
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.
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It is 'beyond time for us to seek bipartisan solutions' for Afghanistan
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Why has the U.S. scaled down its stance on human rights?
Today's Big Question The Trump administration has curtailed previous criticisms of human rights violations
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'E-bikes have made our lives more complicated'
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Switzerland could experience unique economic problems from Trump's tariffs
In the Spotlight The current US tariff rate on Switzerland is among the highest in the world
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The NCAA is a 'billion-dollar sports behemoth' that 'should not be a nonprofit'
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How astronaut Jim Lovell 'inspired generations'
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The push for a progressive mayor has arrived in Seattle
The Explainer Two liberals will face off in this November's election
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'This is a coordinated campaign of harassment'
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Why does the US want to put nuclear reactors on the moon?
Today's Big Question The plans come as NASA is facing significant budget cuts
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Congress should 'step in' to block Trump's White House ballroom makeover
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An ancient Israeli cave teaches new archaeological lessons
The Explainer The cave is believed to be one of the world's oldest burial sites
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'America is becoming a nation of homebodies'
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Recreation or addiction? Military base slot machines rake in millions.
Under the Radar There are several thousand slot machines on military bases
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'Discriminating against DACA students'
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The revived plan for Trump's border wall could cause problems for wildlife
The Explainer The proposed section of wall would be in a remote stretch of Arizona
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'It feels less like advertising and more like brainwashing'
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How China uses 'dark fleets' to circumvent trade sanctions
The Explainer The fleets are used to smuggle goods like oil and fish
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'Crony capitalism is a sharp break from free market ideals'
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The countries that have recognized Palestinian statehood
The Explainer The United Kingdom has become the latest country to weigh in on the issue
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'Fossil-fired grids have provided a cautionary tale'
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Why the FDA wants to restrict kratom-related products
In the Spotlight The compound is currently sold across the United States
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'Grief and condolences are not enough'
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New White House guidance means federal employees could be hearing more religious talk at work
The Explainer Employees can now try to persuade co-workers that their religion is 'correct'
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'This is a humanitarian, developmental and moral emergency'
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