John Ogden

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John Ogden is a retired teacher. Joining the faculty of Los Angeles High School in 1986, he was co-founder and artistic director of The Rimpau Players, a student-faculty theatre group.

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From #MeToo to #WeToo

John Ogden / Truthdig Jan 5, 2018 Sexual harassment of women by men is an act of retaliation, but now the foundation of patriarchal dominance may be crumbling. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Young Lesbians Triumph Over Freud’s Grim Legacy in the Age of Trump

John Ogden / Truthdig Dec 1, 2016 The misconceptions and fantasies that have dominated anti-lesbian prejudice over the centuries are breaking apart. As the bastions of resistance to gay rights are toppling in the United States, the silent majority needs to pivot. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Symptoms of a Godless New America: The Surrogate Spirituality of Body Art

John Ogden / Truthdig Oct 26, 2016 The presence of artificial marks on a person’s body is not a flat rejection of God’s design. It is substituting one god for another. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Connecticut Yankee’s Introduction to California

John Ogden / Truthdig Apr 30, 2016 A Northeastern native and longtime California resident reflects on his first time experiencing the colorful characters, culture and politics of the Golden State. A Northeastern native and longtime California resident reflects on his first time experiencing the colorful characters, culture and politics of the Golden State. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )