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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Why the Roman Empire is suddenly everywhere online
The Explainer It fell more than 1,500 years ago — so why is it dominating social media?
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How will the writers' deal shape the future of Hollywood screenwriting?
Today's Big Question The post-strike entertainment industry could look very different for screenwriters
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10 things you need to know today: September 24, 2023
Daily Briefing Nagorno-Karabakh's Armenian population to leave region amid fears of persecution, Atlantic coast remains under flood warnings from Ophelia, and more
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Biden creates White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Speed Read The office will be led by Vice President Kamala Harris
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10 things you need to know today: September 23, 2023
Daily Briefing Sen. Bob Menendez rejects calls to resign following indictment, Ukraine launches missile attack on occupied Crimean city, and more
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The auto strike, by the numbers
The Explainer The pay gap between Big Three automakers' executives and UAW members has workers pushing for higher wages
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Could a US government shutdown harm Ukrainian war efforts?
Talking Point What could the effects of diminished American aid to Ukraine be?
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The Senate's nixed dress code isn't short of mixed reactions
In the Spotlight Conservatives are taking issue with the axing of a longstanding Senate tradition
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How the wealthy are impacting climate change, by the numbers
The Explainer The lifestyles of the rich and famous appear to be affecting the planet
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Is Ken Paxton's acquittal a true victory for Texas Republicans?
Today's Big Question Paxton's acquittal has Texas' Senate and House GOP members at odds with each other
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10 things you need to know today: September 17, 2023
Daily Briefing Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial, Kim Jong Un returning to North Korea after rare foreign trip to Russia, and more
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A midseason look at possible 2023 World Series contenders
The Explainer The predictions are well underway
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Ashton Kutcher resigns as chair of anti-child abuse group after Masterson letter
Speed Read Kutcher stepped down alongside his wife, Mila Kunis, following backlash
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The most famous prison breaks of all time
The Explainer Many people have escaped from behind bars over the decades
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Florida's DeSantis-backed college admissions test has some questioning its merits
The Explainer The new test has been met with skepticism by the SAT and the ACT
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Why is a tiny change to the iPhone's charger such a big deal?
Today's Big Question A change to comply with EU regulations could have global ramifications
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An early look at the college football national champion contenders
The Explainer What school could come out on top of the FBS this coming January?
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Why India is considering changing its name
The Explainer Why India is considering changing its name
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FDA to re-evaluate effectiveness of common nasal congestion ingredient
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Rishi Sunak lambasts China after allegations of spy in UK Parliament
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10 things you need to know today: September 10, 2023
Daily Briefing Aftershock strikes Morocco as death toll rises, approval of new Covid shots likely coming within days, and more
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Judge denies Mark Meadows' request to move Georgia case to federal court
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10 things you need to know today: September 9, 2023
Daily Briefing More than 1,000 dead following massive earthquake in Morocco, G20 countries to unveil rail and ports corridor linking Middle East and Europe, and more
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Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man who defied Putin and paid the ultimate price?
In the Spotlight Prigozhin launched an attempted assault against Moscow at the end of June. By the end of August, he was dead.
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