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Ben Clerkin

Ben Clerkin

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Contributor, Freelance

New York

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opinionArts and culture reviews

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Auto racing, lawn darts, horseshoes, youth soccer

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Total articles 123

  • Could this be the last time I ever have to pay my taxes?

    By Andy Palmer, James Fishback, Ben Clerkin, Raheem Kassam| The Spectator (World) Verified Another Tax Day has come and gone. Here I sit, all broken-hearted. The tax-industrial complex has once again swallowed up thousands of dollars that used to be mine. But this year, I found myself legitimately wondering: could this be the last time I ever have to pay my taxes? One of the major pillars of President Trump’s economic platform is the abolition of income tax for all Americans who make less than $150,000 a year

    By Andy Palmer, James Fishback, Ben Clerkin, Raheem Kassam · The Spectator (World)

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • It's no mystery how Democrats plan to attack Republicans

    By Ben Domenech, Ben Clerkin, Raheem Kassam, Paul du Quenoy| The Spectator (World) Verified It’s no mystery how Democrats plan to attack Republicans over the coming year and a half: tie them to Elon Musk like a billionaire-sized string of dynamite. They’re doing it already, and intend to ramp it up to 11. Yet Republicans don’t seem to have an answer for how to deal with it – and saying “Musk isn’t on the ballot, I am” isn’t an answer. There was a significant portion of time where Republicans struggled to figure out how to defend Donald Trump, but they’ve solved that problem

    By Ben Domenech, Ben Clerkin, Raheem Kassam, Paul du Quenoy · The Spectator (World)

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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