
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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LIV Golf just got new life but uncertainty remainsIn the Spotlight The controversial golf tour will end its deal with the Saudis after this year
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What will the new Colombian president’s right-wing push mean for the country?Today’s Big Question Abelardo de la Espriella hopes to remake Colombia in his image
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‘It’s not just the powers that be surveilling us’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Gene-edited dogs may prevent pet allergiesThe Explainer A pair of extra hypoallergenic dogs was created using CRISPR
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‘Efficiency shouldn’t come at the expense of consumer choice’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Why is the Trump administration closing several overseas missions?Today’s Big Question Missions on several continents are planning to shutter
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‘There can be kernels of truth in crude stereotypes’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The DOJ escalates immigration proceedings with a long-dormant deportation courtIn the Spotlight The court was formed in 1996 but has never been used until now
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School supplies are the newest burden for American familiesThe Explainer The cost of supplies has increased nearly 8% in 2026
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‘Corrections teaches government to look away’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Kansans are up in arms over an underground nuclear siteIn the Spotlight Some feel the site will create opportunities, but others don’t want the risk
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‘People seem to still find a sense of stability’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The politics of archaeology: Israel digs in on control of ancient West Bank sitesThe Explainer The largest site, Sebastia, is about 500 acres and could play a major role
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‘Screens are no longer occasional classroom tools’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Artificial sweeteners might make you lose your memoryUnder the radar A new study found a 62% faster loss of cognitive decline among those using sweeteners
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‘The tragedy evokes powerful emotions’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Pepper-spraying drones are deploying against school shooters, but not everyone approvesTalking Point The drones are being used in schools in Colorado, Florida and Georgia
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‘Very little about these twists and turns are as they seem’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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‘Such scenes are stunning in Modi’s India’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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‘Women who have sat in the corner office know better’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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New Yorkers wrestle with a potential Netanyahu visitTalking Point The Israeli prime minister could be in New York City this September
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ICE is using a major data broker to mine for ‘fraud’In the Spotlight Thomson Reuters is at the center of the scandal
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Will Trump push to replace Social Security with Australia’s retirement system?Today’s Big Question A national pension in Australia provides retirees with additional income
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‘Both approaches ultimately run into the same obstacle’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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