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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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INTERVIEW: Star Trek: Prodigy Writers Julie & Shawna Benson

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Joining us this week, we have Star Trek: Prodigy Writers Julie & Shawna Benson who penned the first season of Star Trek: Prodigy episode...

SNEAK PEAK – Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 10

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It's time for the season final of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. It's certainly been a long and interesting road getting from there to...

Are Star Trek’s Time Police Going To Show Up?

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We all love a good Star Trek theory, don't we! With this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2 on the horizon, It's...

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: 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...

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