
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
-

Josh D’Amaro: the theme park guru taking over Disney
In the Spotlight D’Amaro has worked for the Mouse House for 27 years
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
In the Spotlight -

‘The censorious effect is the same, even if deployed covertly’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

History-making moments of Super Bowl halftime shows past
in depth From Prince to Gloria Estefan, the shows have been filled with memorable events
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
in depth -

The Washington Post is reshaping its newsroom by laying off hundreds
In the Spotlight More than 300 journalists were reportedly let go
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
In the Spotlight -

‘Various international actors hope to influence the result for their own benefit’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

‘My donation felt like a rejection of the day’s politics’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

Trump wants a weaker dollar but economists aren’t so sure
Talking Points A weaker dollar can make imports more expensive but also boost gold
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Talking Points -

Gavin Newsom and Dr. Oz feud over fraud allegations
In the Spotlight Newsom called Oz’s behavior ‘baseless and racist’
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
In the Spotlight -

‘The sport is still run on a shoestring’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

Kevin Warsh: the man who will replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
In the Spotlight Powell's term ends in 2026, and President Donald Trump will likely replace him
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
In the Spotlight -

A running list of everything Donald Trump’s administration, including the president, has said about his health
In Depth Some in the White House have claimed Trump has near-superhuman abilities
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
In Depth -

NASA’s lunar rocket is surrounded by safety concerns
The Explainer The agency hopes to launch a new mission to the moon in the coming months
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
The Explainer -

‘Something close to a universal rallying cry’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

Ex-Illinois deputy gets 20 years for Massey murder
Speed Read Sean Grayson was sentenced for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Speed Read -

‘Implementing strengthened provisions help advance aviation safety’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

How ‘Manchesterism’ could change the UK
The Explainer The idea involves shifting a centralized government to more local powers
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
The Explainer -

Fed holds rates steady, bucking Trump pressure
Speed Read The Federal Reserve voted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Speed Read -

‘No one is exempt from responsibility, and especially not elite sport circuits’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

Businesses are caught in the middle of ICE activities
In the Spotlight Many companies are being forced to choose a side in the ICE debate
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
In the Spotlight -

The world’s oldest rock art reveals hints about human migration
Under the Radar The art is believed to be over 67,000 years old
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Under the Radar -

‘But being a “hot” country does not make you a good country’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

Why have homicide rates reportedly plummeted in the last year?
Today’s Big Question There could be more to the story than politics
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Today’s Big Question -

‘Human trafficking isn’t something that happens “somewhere else”’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -

The ocean is getting more acidic — and harming sharks’ teeth
Under the Radar ‘There is a corrosion effect on sharks’ teeth,’ the study’s author said
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Under the Radar
