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 French are taking to the streets
The Explainer France is protesting after the police-involved death of a teenager
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Brain disease linked to head injuries diagnosed in female athlete for first time
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Is it safe to ride a roller coaster?
The Explainer A pair of startling events have shined a light on amusement park safety
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Covid-19 relief fraud by the numbers
In Depth How much money has gone missing?
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Children face solitary confinement in Illinois jail, ACLU alleges
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At least 2 dead and 28 injured during Baltimore mass shooting
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Former Mets player receives annual $1.1M payout despite retiring in 2001
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Dutch king apologizes for country's role in slave trade
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Brazil's Bolsonaro banned from holding public office until 2030
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The pros and cons of adventure tourism
feature Is it really worth it to take a risky vacation?
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The shocking rise of pedestrian deaths
The Explainer The number of pedestrians being killed has hit a 40-year high
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Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk: a tale of the tech tape
Under the Radar The two men challenged each other to a fight after years of sniping
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Problematic Ford Explorer recall prompts federal investigation
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Hazardous materials sent into Montana river after train derailment
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Putin's grip on power apparently damaged after Wagner mutiny
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James Cameron says Titan submersible was 'critically flawed'
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Wagner Group stops armed rebellion toward Moscow
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How the cruise industry is pivoting to sustainability
Under The Radar Cruise ships are notoriously bad for the environment, but this might be changing
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Pennsylvania governor says collapsed I-95 will reopen within 2 weeks
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Controversy-stricken SeaWorld opens first park outside of United States
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At least 40 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school
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World leaders who have been charged or imprisoned
The Explainer Heads of state being put behind bars is not a rare occurrence
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy dies at 89
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Do drugmakers have a constitutional right to set their own prices?
Talking Point Merck thinks so and is suing the U.S. government over it
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