M. Jesuthasan

M. Jesuthasan is a journalist based in France and a former Nation intern.

Armed French police use force against civilian, force him on to the ground

After the Riots, the Police Terrorize Marseille After the Riots, the Police Terrorize Marseille

Two days after police killed Nahel Merzouk, the poorest big city in France exploded with anger. By Sunday, a crackdown had smothered the protests—and made residents even more fearf...

Jul 6, 2023 / M. Jesuthasan

activist at death penalty protest in Singapore

The Movement to Close Singapore’s Death Row The Movement to Close Singapore’s Death Row

Singapore tries to keep foreigners out of its politics but not out of the noose.

Feb 15, 2023 / M. Jesuthasan

The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over

The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over

Why don’t French activists accept the Macron government's rationale for a new law limiting the public’s right to share images of police brutality? Maybe because they’ve read it.

Feb 18, 2021 / M. Jesuthasan

What We Can Learn About Activism Today in the Archives of Queer History

What We Can Learn About Activism Today in the Archives of Queer History What We Can Learn About Activism Today in the Archives of Queer History

Cait McKinney’s Information Activism argues that archiving work illustrates how access to information has improved the lives of marginalized people.

Jan 5, 2021 / Books & the Arts / M. Jesuthasan

Why the Left Is Winning Over Philly

Why the Left Is Winning Over Philly Why the Left Is Winning Over Philly

How a culture of care and mutual aid powered a wave of successful progressive primary bids.

Jul 20, 2020 / M. Jesuthasan

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