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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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Super 7 Announce New Star Trek Line Coming Soon

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Super 7, the company that brought us the ReAction retro action figure is building on their Star Trek portfolio by announcing a new line...

Today In Star Trek’s Past: The Bell Riots

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According to the Star Trek universe's history, today marks the start of the infamous Bell Riots. It is one of humanity's pivotal moments, illustrating...

Paramount+ Beams Down To The UK In June 2022!

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It's finally happening! Paramount+'s UK & Ireland launch date has been confirmed during the Paramount Global earnings call. Today, CEO Bob Bakish has revealed...

REVIEW – Star Trek: The Motion Picture ‘Echoes’ Issue #2

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Somehow it's been a month since the last issue came out. I don't know where the time went, but I have a copy of...

REVIEW – Star Trek: Defiant #8

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The Day of Blood crossover is over, and a new arc 'Another Piece of the Action' has begun with Star Trek: Defiant #8. There...