
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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'This is a humanitarian, developmental and moral emergency'
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The 'secret' to 'avoiding a monthly car payment'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Why has the Russian ruble performed so well this year?
Today's Big Question Despite economic malaise, Russia's currency is up 45% on the year
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'Spending is what card issuers are hoping you will do'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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A potential railway megamerger raises monopoly questions
The Explainer Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would create the country's largest railway operator
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Spiking whale deaths in San Francisco have marine biologists worried
In the Spotlight Whale deaths in the city's bay are at their highest levels in 25 years
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'Repatriation is not a favor'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Libraries are feeling the cost burden of e-book popularity
Under the Radar Certain states are working to change laws around e-book purchasing for libraries
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'This comes with policy implications'
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What the CIA just revealed about its Lee Harvey Oswald connection
The Explainer The agency has admitted a key fact about Oswald for the first time
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'There will be a market incentive to build wind and solar anyway'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'For frequent travelers, the costs add up'
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Insects and sewer water: the alleged conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The Explainer Hundreds of immigrants with no criminal charges in the United States are being held at the Florida facility
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'Singling out crypto for special scrutiny would be misguided'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Grok brings to light wider AI antisemitism
In the Spotlight Google and OpenAI are among the other creators who have faced problems
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AMC hopes new ticket discounts will reinvigorate the movie theater industry
In the Spotlight The theater chain now has 50% discounts on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays
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'A recipe for higher costs and lower living standards'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'No one should be surprised by this cynical strategy'
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A Democratic election in Arizona is a microcosm of the party's infighting
The Explainer The top three candidates are fighting it out for a special election seat
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'We should all ask ourselves: When we laugh, who's hurting?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The FTC is pushing back against false 'Made in the USA' claims
The Explainer The agency has dubbed July 2025 'Made in the USA' month
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'Trump's authoritarian manipulation of language'
Instant Opinion Vienna has become a 'convenient target for populists' | Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Could Trump really 'take over' American cities?
Today's Big Question Trump has proposed a federal takeover of New York City and Washington, D.C.
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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