
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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'From his election as pope in 2013, Francis sought to reform'
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Russia removes the Taliban's terrorist designation as their connections grow
The Explainer Russia had designated the Taliban as a terrorist group over 20 years ago
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'It makes absolutely no sense'
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Electric ferries are becoming the next big environmental trend
Under the Radar From Hong Kong to Lake Tahoe, electric ferries are the new wave
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'This is not an unusual story'
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A running list of Trump's second-term national security controversies
In Depth Several scandals surrounding national security have rocked the Trump administration
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How might Trump's tariffs affect the luxury goods market?
Today's Big Question Luxury clothes, cars and watches could take a hit in the coming months
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'You shouldn't need a private company to fill out paperwork for you'
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Trump grants military control to federal border lands in unprecedented immigration crackdown
In the Spotlight The move could allow US troops to detain people crossing the border
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Americans' least favorite fast food chains
The Explainer Fast food chains are ubiquitous, but they aren't all made equal
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'New firms are created to serve the economy of which they are part'
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'This division is not merely economic; it is also ideological'
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'More was at stake here than the name of a body of water'
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An American faces years in jail for allegedly insulting Thailand's monarchy
Under the Radar The country's laws against insulting the monarchy are some of the world's strongest
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Elon Musk's biggest controversies
In Depth The business mogul has a long history in the hot seat
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'There are thorns among the grains'
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'The idea of counties leaving a state is not as eccentric as it may seem'
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A low-cost airline faces backlash after agreeing to operate ICE's deportation flights
The Explainer The flights will begin out of Arizona in May
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'Newsom has effectively assumed the presidency'
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What is the job market's future after Trump's tariffs?
Talking Points Economic analysts are split on what the tariffs could mean for employees
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'Mere availability does not ensure that it is used'
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Toxic algae could be causing sea lions to attack
In the Spotlight A particular algae is known to make animals more aggressive
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Yemen is the next humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
In the Spotlight The country has been dealing with humanitarian issues for years that are being exacerbated by war
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'In a fight, spectacle matters'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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