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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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Strange New Worlds – Season 1

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 1 was a runaway hit for both fans and critics alike last year. Now it's finally making...

PREVIEW – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 6

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We're already over the halfway mark for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2. As such, the second season's sixth episode is airing later...

Trek Back: ‘Journey to Babel’

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Star Trek TOS Spock centric episode 'Journey to Babel' aired 53 years ago today. We take a look at its long-lasting impression. Written by: D.C....

Review: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko

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The (in this fan's opinion) long overdue Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko is finally due to release on the 21st of November. Written by Derek...

Star Trek: Picard – ‘The Next Generation’ Easter Egg Analysis & Theories

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It’s been a long road getting from there (last April’s cast announcement) to here (the premiere), but the third season of Star Trek: Picard...