
Justin Klawans, The Week US
Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and a variety of general news. He has also covered film, television and entertainment news as a freelancer for Collider and United Press International. He has helmed live-blog coverage of the war in Ukraine, interviewed the courtroom artist for the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and once received a single-word statement from director Spike Lee. His reporting has been cited in a variety of outlets including "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Based in Chicago, he is a big hockey fan and has previously covered NHL analysis and the Chicago Blackhawks for Fansided.
Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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Trump lambasts crime, but his administration is cutting gun violence prevention
The Explainer The DOJ has canceled at least $500 million in public safety grants
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'It's our financialized economy in miniature'
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Modern royal scandals from around the world
In Depth From Spain to the UAE, royal families have often been besieged by negative events
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Military tensions are rising between the US and Venezuela
In the Spotlight Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been at odds with US forces
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'That message may seem unimpeachable'
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'Enforcement of rulings remains spotty at best'
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Costco is at the center of an abortion debate
Talking Points The decision to no longer stock the abortion pill came following a pressure campaign by conservatives
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Atoms into gold: alchemy's modern resurgence
Under the radar The practice of alchemy has been attempted for thousands of years
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A rat infestation is spelling trouble for the almond industry
The Explainer The infestation has affected at least 100,000 acres in California
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'This is exactly what technology should be doing'
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Shohei Ohtani is caught in a financial controversy — again
In the Spotlight The controversy concerns Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo
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It is 'beyond time for us to seek bipartisan solutions' for Afghanistan
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Why has the U.S. scaled down its stance on human rights?
Today's Big Question The Trump administration has curtailed previous criticisms of human rights violations
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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'E-bikes have made our lives more complicated'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Switzerland could experience unique economic problems from Trump's tariffs
In the Spotlight The current US tariff rate on Switzerland is among the highest in the world
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The NCAA is a 'billion-dollar sports behemoth' that 'should not be a nonprofit'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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How astronaut Jim Lovell 'inspired generations'
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The push for a progressive mayor has arrived in Seattle
The Explainer Two liberals will face off in this November's election
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'This is a coordinated campaign of harassment'
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Why does the US want to put nuclear reactors on the moon?
Today's Big Question The plans come as NASA is facing significant budget cuts
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Congress should 'step in' to block Trump's White House ballroom makeover
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An ancient Israeli cave teaches new archaeological lessons
The Explainer The cave is believed to be one of the world's oldest burial sites
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'America is becoming a nation of homebodies'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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