Wow, that is a photo of a younger me when ThunderCon was new! Congrats to ThunderCon on 10yrs! We will be back again this year with another #TREKtivism panel. Catch the panel this Saturday at 12:30 in the Paradox Pavilion. I will be joined by @ontarioklingon.bsky.social - @matthewcimone.bsky.social

Happy Star Trek Day! If we're going to get to that Star Trek future, we need to believe that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the 0.1% #StarTrekDay

I'm at Ottawa Comiccon this weekend Friday through Sunday, EY Center. Come by, say hi, and support the philosophy of pawraxis. #ottawacomiccon #comiccon

This was 2 decades of my life. Conspiratorial thinking, makes us vulnerable to manipulation - especially political manipulation as seen in the rise of Right Wing Christian Nationalism. Vid by @gmskeptic.bsky.social 1/5 youtu.be/LS6CNpSwpEs?...

On #labourday, I reflected on my role at our Planetarium as a Union Shop Steward. Our union plays such an important role in our workplace. Union membership has been in decline for decades - it's no surprise that power is being further concentrated into fewer people. Solidarity! #laborday #unions

"Fighting Fascism is a full-time job." -Shaxs, Star Trek: Lower Decks 🖖

Ballots are out! I’m honored to be running on the 2025 Coalition slate. Please cast your vote for us — together, we can make a powerful difference for all SAG-AFTRA members. thecoalition2025.org #TheCoalition2025 #AstinHurd2025 #SAGAFTRA #UnionStrong #SAGAFTRAElection #UnionPower #UnionProud

. @trektivism.bsky.social panel with @matthewcimone.bsky.social and @heatherraebarker.bsky.social #STLV

See you this morning at 9a in Vic's Lounge for the TREKtivism panel / discussion / hangout! #STLV

Supporting @planetarysociety.bsky.social at #STLV today. Star Trek envisions our future in space, but space science advocacy organizations like The Planetary Society will actually get us there. #trektivism

New Episode! @heatherraebarker.bsky.social and @matthewcimone.bsky.social were interviewed by @johnchampion.bsky.social during this past @trektalks.net fundraiser. We talk about 1.5 years of the podcast and why #TREKtivism is more important than ever. sites.libsyn.com/501853/trekt...

Set course for #STLV! Hit it! 🖖 If you're there, be sure to swing by the @trektivism.bsky.social panel Sunday at 9a!

Finally, our @trektivism.bsky.social panel is on Sunday at 9a on the Vic’s Lounge Stage. Bright and early, but we’re hoping this won’t stop y’all from joining us for an interactive discussion on how we can work to move society forward towards the future portrayed in Star Trek through volunteerism -

Turning your thoughts and feelings into positive action is what keeps good flowing in the world. If you'll be at #STLV, Trektivism is a great place to start.

See you at STLV!! Trektivism podcast hosts Matthew Cimone and Heather Rae Barker lead an interactive discussion, with you as audience members to share stories of volunteerism, activism, and acts of kindness that lead us towards the future depicted in Star Trek.

See you at the TREKtivism panel at #STLV! Sunday, August 10th, 9a Vic's Lounge Stage 🖖 Vegas!

🚨 We talked to the Foundation cast. Yes, the ENTIRE cast. No spoilers, just vibes. 🎙️ Hear it on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/133879... #SyFySistas #FoundationS3 #SciFiPodcast

I *STRONGLY* and full-throatedly endorse this declaration. That's why I signed it, and I hope you do too. NASA needs our help! 🔭🧪

A decade ago today, we made our closest approach of Pluto with the New Horizons mission. The probe was in transit for 9.5 years before arriving and is our only visit to the icy dwarf planet. This was one of the iconic images taken. Find more here: science.nasa.gov/image-detail... #space #astronomy

Well that was beautiful #Superman

ALL CAPS THIS IS CATASTROPHIC FOR SPACE SCIENCE AND ASTROPHYSICS ... GLOBALLY CATASTROPHIC, NOT JUST FOR AMERICANS 🔭🧪 www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

Canadian Friends! If you're near Toronto today, check out one of our favourite artists whose amazing cat art comes with a clear message of justice and equity. You can grab his artwork anytime by visiting his FB page or website at nathannun.ca You may even find some Star Trek inspired cats there! 🖖🐾

Set up at The Toronto Flea. Today only, here until 5pm, 1444 Queen St. East. Come by and say hello.

If any of my scientist *mutuals* wants to write an op-ed for their newspaper about science but you’re not feeling confident about your writing skills, I will happily ghost co-write the piece with you. I’m fast, and I’m pretty good. And we need people making the case for science. 🧪⚛️🔭

Happy birthday to Rick Sternbach, production designer/illustrator for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. Chances are that if you love a Star Trek ship, he was one of the designers on it (as well as the PADD and the DS9 space station).

Happy Independence Day. No Kings!

We were honoured to speak with @breefram.bsky.social about her career as an engineer in Space Force, the heartbreak of being forced out of that career for being transgender, and of course her love of Star Trek in our latest #TREKtivism episode.

Speaking with Colonel Bree Fram was an emotional journey and is powerful evidence of the importance of representation - and the heartbreak of the Trump administration’s hateful ban on transgender people serving in the military. Please take the time to listen.

New Episode! Colonel Bree Fram shares her story, from her first experience with Star Trek to her career in astronautical engineering and as a Space Force Colonel. (1/2)

THE EDGE OF SPACE-TIME IS JUST MONTHS AWAY ... 2026 😻 Preorders/subtitle reveal/cover reveal are all imminent 👀 As of today, I'm listening to the book and reading along, to get a feel for the rhythm of the text. #BookSky #scicomm

An incredible progressive victory in NYC! Hope!

We’ve got until 9pm. Make that call, send that text, canvass that poll site—these are the moments that decide this race.

Alternative search engines. Going to be keeping this in mind when working with kids at the Planetarium. They are more suspicious of information online confused about truth. Curious young minds are being frustrated by AI generated nonsense. When in doubt, Wikipedia is also a great source. #scicomm

"By retreating from meaningful judicial review exactly where it matters most, the court abandons transgender children and their families to political whims. In sadness, I dissent," - Justice Sonia Sotomayor www.reuters.com/world/us/us-... #Tennessee #transcare

Today’s ruling isn't just about trans youth, it attacks the concept of bodily autonomy. When the government overrides decisions made between patients, doctors, and parents, it sets a dangerous precedent: one where politics, not care, decides who gets treatment. apnews.com/article/supr...

No Kings 🚫👑 www.nokings.org

Our panel at @treklongisland.bsky.social is today at 1pm! Very excited to hear from all of you about how we, as a fandom, are working toward that Star Trek future 🖖

Our friends from @steamsuperheroes.bsky.social are at @treklongisland.bsky.social too! Be sure to buy their amazing comic to support representation in STEAM!

We've materialized at @treklongisland.bsky.social! Come visit our booth and talk about how we make the present more like that Star Trek future! 🖖 See you at our panel at 1pm Sunday Main Room!

NEW episode of the TREKtivism pod. Still thinking about this question days after we spoke with Bruce. Check out the latest episode and support Bruce's ongoing IndieGoGo fundraiser for his documentary here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/bol...

"How would you describe yourself to someone who couldn't see?" asks Bruce Horak, Engineer Hemmer on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Bruce joins us to talk about his work as an actor, painter, and filmmaker with his upcoming documentary Boldly Going, currently campaigning on IndieGoGo.

I recently had the honouor of interviewing Bruce Horak (Hemmer in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) for the @trektivism.bsky.social Podcast. That ep will drop next week but I wanted to put Bruce's IndieGoGo for his new documentary on your radar 1/2 www.indiegogo.com/projects/bol...

Please support our friend Bruce Horak (Hemmer in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) as he produces a documentary that will spotlight a global network of artists and creatives who have turned adversity into art, isolation into connection, and difference into beauty. www.indiegogo.com/projects/bol...

A new episode of the Trektivism podcast featuring @jarrahpenguin.bsky.social and her work at Women at Warp and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Such a pleasure to highlight a longtime friend whose work continues to inspire and lead by example - a Trektivist in so many ways.

NEW EPISODE Advocating for the Homeless We are excited to be joined by Jarrah Hodge of the legendary Women at Warp podcast and communication lead at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Link in bio

Are X-Wing pilots allowed to wear glasses? Happy May the 4th! But seriously tho, fight the Empire. One of my fav photos done by my friend Siyavash Izad #maythe4th #StarWars #fighttheempire

Get out there, Canada. All elections are important, but this one certainly feels existential.

Looks like the blood donor clinics around Vancouver are fully booked right now for the next few days, including the clinic on Oak and the one in Surrey. If you are able and want to donate, do it when there's an opening. Even if you donate later this week, it will help. www.blood.ca/en#:~:text=1...