
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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‘Barriers to employment are huge problems’
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Toxic fumes on airplanes might be making you sick
Under the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks
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Television personalities who have come under fire
In Depth Jimmy Kimmel is the latest TV host to be swept up in controversy
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‘Our strategy draws on this forgotten authority’
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The US and Colombia renew their feud over the drug war
In the Spotlight The US has accused Colombia of failing in its drug-fighting efforts
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‘The problem isn’t solved by simply swapping out the faces on screen’
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‘Mental health care is health care’
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Democrats’ strategy to woo voters for 2026: religion
The Explainer Politicians like Rob Sand and James Talarico have made a name for themselves pushing their faith
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‘Tariffs at their essence are an income transfer’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Groypers: the alt-right group pulled into the foreground
The Explainer The network is led by alt-right activist Nick Fuentes
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10 concert tours to see this upcoming fall
The Week Recommends Concert tour season isn't over. Check out these headliners.
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‘We must empower young athletes with the knowledge to stay safe’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Violent videos of Charlie Kirk’s death are renewing debate over online censorship
Talking Points Social media ‘promises unfiltered access, but without guarantees of truth and without protection from harm’
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Africa could become the next frontier for space programs
The Explainer China and the US are both working on space applications for Africa
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Video games to curl up with this fall, including Ghost of Yotei and LEGO Party
The Week Recommends Several highly anticipated video games are coming this fall
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‘Peak consumption has become the Holy Grail of the energy debate’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Why does Donald Trump keeping showing up at major sporting events?
Today's Big Question Trump has appeared at the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500 and other events
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‘Democracy is under threat globally’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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10 upcoming albums to stream during spooky season
The Week Recommends As fall arrives, check out new albums from Taylor Swift, Jeff Tweedy, the Lemonheads and more
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Home Depots are the new epicenters of ICE raids
In the Spotlight The chain has not provided many comments on the ongoing raids
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‘It’s time for Congress to step up for us’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'Vampire energy' could be causing your electric bill to rise
Under the Radar Wasted energy could account for up to 10% of home use
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'Voters will have to sort this mess out'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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South Korea's divide over allowing Google Maps
Talking Points The country is one of few modern democracies where the app doesn't work
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