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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 #1 Siko’s Return Review

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In 2375, Benjamin Sisko joined the Bajoran Prophets in the wormhole and has not been seen since. And now, thanks to IDW Publishing's Star...

First Contact Day: Full Round-Up of The Days Events

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Now that the dust has settled, let's take a look back on a First Contact Day full of surprise cast announcements, exciting trailers, and...

Review: Mr Spocks Little Book of Mindfulness

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Star Treks favourite Vulcan takes us on a light-hearted tour of Vulcan wisdom in order to bring calm to a universe gone mad with...

Star Trek Discovery: Adventures in the 32nd Century #4 Review

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Ever since the crew of the Discovery journeyed to the 32nd century, the possibility for new stories has exploded in scope. Star Trek Discovery:...

First Contact Day: First Teaser from Season 2 of Picard see’s return of Q

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Breaking news from the opening presentation of First Contact Day by Sir Patrick Stewart who introduces the first teaser from season 2 of Star...

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