
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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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'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'This division is not merely economic; it is also ideological'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'More was at stake here than the name of a body of water'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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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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'There are thorns among the grains'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'The idea of counties leaving a state is not as eccentric as it may seem'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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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'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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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'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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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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Trump's actions cut a wide swath across Hawaii's economy
In Depth The state's tourism and farming sectors are two of the largest hit industries
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'The winners and losers of AI may not be where we expect'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Torpedo bats could revolutionize baseball and players are taking notice
In the Spotlight The new bats have been used by the New York Yankees with tremendous success
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'People first. Then money. Then things'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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How will the Myanmar earthquake affect the nation's military junta?
Today's Big Question More than 2,700 people have reportedly died from the earthquake
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'What is this Hungarian model they so admire?'
Instant Opinion 'Opinion, comment and editorials of the day'
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'We should end this betrayal of man's best friend'
Instant Opinion 'Opinion, comment and editorials of the day'
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10 upcoming albums to stream in the hazy spring
The Week Recommends Ring in the end of the cold weather with some new music
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Amtrak is the latest organization under DOGE's scrutiny
In the Spotlight The head of the organization recently announced his resignation
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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