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John Ortved

John Ortved

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Writer, Freelance

New York

Biography

John Ortved's writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Interview, The New York Observer, and Vice. He is the author of The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History. He lives in New York City.

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Total articles 452

  • The changing view of sex workers through popular culture

    By John Ortved, Elisee Browchuk| vogueadria.com@ For twenty years of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, we follow the female detectives as they investigate brutal sex crimes. The victims come from all walks of life, but sex workers are often killed off early or portrayed as unreliable witnesses on the streets. These women face complex challenges, and their rights didn’t start to be recognized until the late 70s and early 80s.

    By John Ortved, Elisee Browchuk · vogueadria.com

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • A New Star Rises at Maker's Mark

    By John Ortved| Edible Brooklyn Verified If you are travelling the hills of Kentucky, and you are lucky, you may meet Star. Friendly, with a distinctive beard and unkempt hair so thick and wild you cannot see his eyes, nor he yours, Star is an Italian water dog. He is the truffle-hunter extraordinaire at Star Hill Farm, the 1,100-acre homeplace to the Maker’s Mark Distillery, which keeps a steady flow of tours and is a necessary stop on the state’s Bourbon Trail.

    By John Ortved · Edible Brooklyn

    Apr. 08, 2025

  • Horse of a Different Color

    By John Ortved| Edible Brooklyn Verified Ten years ago, when Williamsburg was well on its gentrification journey but was still without an Apple Store, the Four Horsemen opened on Grand Street and changed what wine could be. Originally a locus for the natural wines championed by their beverage director, Justin Chearno, as those vinos vini-ed and vici-ed their way to every list, liquor store, and fridge in the country, the eclectic, locally sourced menu under Chef Nick Curtola increasingly made the Four Horsemen a food destination.

    By John Ortved · Edible Brooklyn

    Apr. 14, 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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