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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 – Writers Interview

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Star Trek: Resurgence is finally out! A Brand new narrative focused Star Trek game where we as the player get to make the big...

Star Trek Online Beams Down New Timeless Legacy Starship Bundle!

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If you're a fan of awesome-looking starships, then this is for you! Star Trek Online is beaming down a new starship bundle. The Timeless...

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Clip & Updates

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Months ago, we got the news that Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 would be the last of the series. As the first modern Star...

Star Trek – Forward Thinking

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Since the last days of the USS Voyager, those at Paramount/CBS saw the future of Star Trek as being in the past. Perhaps it...

Star Trek: Prodigy Supernova Game Review

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It's been some time since we've had a new Star Trek video game. Thankfully, Star Trek: Prodigy Supernova releases today. Set around the hit...