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Religion in Star Trek

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Religion in Star Trek is equal parts inspiring and ambiguous. But first, "Religion" itself is a fairly loaded term for many people. Here this word and "faith" are a stand-in for organized belief systems that...
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Star Trek’s Rituals of Togetherness and Change

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With Halloween passing, Thanksgiving in the US, the Solstice, and other Winter Holidays approaching, "Tis the season to be jolly". And, sometimes, to change. It's also the perfect time to explore Star Trek's 'Rituals of...
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Star Trek Franchise

Prisoners and Justice in Star Trek

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It's International Amnesty Day. Amnesty is another word for "forgiveness" a central theme of the Star Trek universe. Often amnesty is associated with political prisoners. And probably many reading this will think of the plot...
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Star Trek Franchise

The Feminist Struggle in Star Trek

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In 1910, at a socialist conference in Denmark, Clara Zetkin (German feminist), established International Women's Day (IWD) with others. She modelled it after International Labour Day. Clara stated that the feminist struggle was not just...
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Star Trek Franchise

Exploring Queer Love in Star Trek

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Much hubbub has been made about the newness of queer representations in Star Trek: Discovery. The show boasts Dr Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz), Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Jet Reno (Tig Notaro). Also, Human-Trill-Symbiont Adira...
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Star Trek: Resurgence Issue #3 Review

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Well, we're still waiting for a video game release. Star Trek: Resurgence is due out later this year. However, in the meantime, we've got...

Star Trek Episodes and Their Sequels

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A universe as expansive as Star Treks is and with episodes set in over a 134 year time span was always going to generate...

Is A Section 31 Star Trek Movie In The Works?

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The idea of a Star Trek: Section 31 series has always been a bit hit or miss with Trekkies. Sure, seeing more of Michelle...

New Star Trek: Picard Logs

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Star Trek: Picard's Season 3 is under a week away! With the premiere just happening, and the review embargo over, there are many reviews...

NEW Tone & Cameos for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5!

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 is just around the corner! In a recent interview with TVLine.com, Sonequa Martin-Green teased some interesting developments for this...

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