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 other Hollywood 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.
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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The PR war between Israel and Hamas
In Depth How are public relations changing — and contributing to — the conflict?
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Speed Read Carter was married to former President Jimmy Carter since 1946
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10 things you need to know today: November 19, 2023
Daily Briefing US reportedly brokering Israel-Hamas deal to pause fighting and free hostages, Argentina heads to the polls in key presidential election, and more
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10 things you need to know today: November 18, 2023
Daily Briefing At least 32 dead following Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza, Colorado judge rules Trump engaged in insurrection but can remain on ballot, and more
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Is the Arab coalition's refusal to condemn Hamas contributing to an extended war in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Most of the Arab world has criticized attacks on civilians without condemning Hamas directly
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Secret Service agents guarding Biden's granddaughter foil vehicle break-in
Speed Read At least one of the agents opened fire on the would-be carjackers
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Antony Blinken, the born and bred diplomat serving as US secretary of state
The Explainer Blinken had served various State Department roles before being tapped for the top job
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Is a Georgist tax on land the solution to Detroit's housing crisis?
Today's Big Question The plan would replace the city's current property tax system with one based on the value of land itself
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10 things you need to know today: November 12, 2023
Daily Briefing Republicans pitch stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown, Israel allowing babies to be evacuated from darkened Gaza hospital, and more
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The scandal surrounding the country's largest Christian college
Under the Radar Grand Canyon University has been fined $37.7 million for allegedly misleading its students
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10 things you need to know today: November 11, 2023
Daily Briefing Israeli troops surround Gaza’s main hospital, FBI seizes phones from New York Mayor Eric Adams during raid, and more
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How Grok, Elon Musk's 'rebellious' AI bot, differs from the others
The Explainer Musk developed the bot as a competitor to ChatGPT
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What comes next for Ukraine amid the war's 'stalemate'?
Today's Big Question The country's top general recently claimed that the war with Russia had reached a standstill
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FIFA is embroiled in back-to-back controversies around the World Cup
Under The Radar The controversial selection of the 2030 hosts puts Saudia Arabia in a prime position for 2034
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Citibank to cut off online access for customers who don't go paperless
Speed Read The bank will shut off the customer's access to both their online website and mobile app
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The latest poll for Biden sparks uncertainty among Democrats
Talking Point The poll shows the president trailing Donald Trump in five key swing states
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10 things you need to know today: November 5, 2023
Daily Briefing Israeli warplanes strike Gaza refugee camp, Blinken meets with Palestinian president in West Bank, and more
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It's not just schools — book banning is also increasing in prisons
Under the Radar A new report found everything from cookbooks to self-help books are being removed from prisons
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More than 150 people dead following earthquake in Nepal
Speed Read The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers continue digging through rubble
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10 things you need to know today: November 4, 2023
Daily Briefing Blinken travels to Jordan as Israel-Hamas conflict drags on, more than 150 people dead following earthquake in Nepal, and more
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Why household wealth took off during the pandemic
Under The Radar The Covid-19 pandemic caused a lot of pain and hardship, but new research shows it also left most Americans wealthier
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Birds won't be named after humans anymore in an effort to eliminate racist links
Speed Read A number of North American bird species are currently named after historically racist figures
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Will the testimony of Trump's children be a watershed moment for the former president?
Today's Big Question Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump are all slated to testify in their father's trial in New York
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Investigation finds more than 30 oil ships across the world are at risk of deadly accidents
Speed Read The investigation was spurred by a deadly tanker explosion in February 2022
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