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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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REVIEW – Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 Episode 9

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The end of Star Trek: Lower Decks is nigh! This week features the penultimate adventure for Lower Decks Season 5, "Fissure Quest". Where the...

TREK THIS OUT: Our Weekly Star Trek News Roundup 15-21 February 2021

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It's been a busy week for Star Trek news here on Trek Central and around the internets, including sites like SyfyWire, The Hollywood Reporter,...

INTERVIEW: Strange New Worlds: “Ad Astra Per Aspera” Director!

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two's trial episode "Ad Astra Per Aspera" was a hit with fans. Star Trek has a long tradition...

Star Trek: Discovery’s Plot Hole Needs Filling!

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Yes, Star Trek: Discovery's Plot Hole needs filling. I said it! But seriously, Discovery is about to end its impressive run as a Star...

Comic Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation ‘The Gift’

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With the announcement of the return of Q to the Star Trek universe in Star Trek: Picard, it is only fitting that IDW should...