Journalist Masha Gessen expressed concern on the Haaretz Podcast that the Biden administration's lack of support for protests against Israel's actions in Gaza may jeopardize his chances in the 2024 election, potentially benefiting Donald Trump.

Masha Gessen, a Jewish writer, will still receive the Hannah Arendt Prize despite controversy surrounding their recent essay on Gaza.

In "Who Lost Russia?", Masha Gessen delves into the origins of Russia's post-communism path, shedding light on key factors shaping the country's trajectory.

In "Who Lost Russia?" the author Masha Gessen explores the reasons behind Russia's path after communism, shedding light on the country's direction.

"Masha Gessen's book 'Where the Jews Aren't' dives into the complex history of the Soviet Union's Jewish Autonomous Region, Birobidzhan. The book explores the lives of Yiddish author David Bergelson and historian Simon Dubnow, shedding light on their experiences and contributions to Jewish culture. Gessen critically examines Bergelson's alliances and actions, revealing his complex relationship with the Soviet regime. While Dubnow is portrayed as a more sympathetic figure advocating for diaspora nationalism, Gessen overlooks the role of anarchist Petr Kropotkin in the early discussions about a Jewish territory in Birobidzhan. Gessen's narrative touches on themes of displacement, loss of home, and the tumultuous history faced by these Jewish intellectuals. However, the book falls short in fully exploring the geographical and political context of Birobidzhan and its connections to larger Jewish nationalist movements."