In her @newscientist.com column, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein did not mince words: Elon Musk has misunderstood the point of Star Trek. The idea that a heavily corporate and militarized approach to exploration will create a prosperous future? Illogical. @chanda.blacksky.app

I’m not a Trekkie but I’ve done enough basic research into the Star Trek fandom to know women basically invented it, and are why the show even continued to exist. This kind of writing is part of institutional sexism that denies women’s accomplishments and role in history and it infuriates me

At New York Comic Con, we asked: How does Star Trek inspire you? 🖖🌍 From lifelong Trekkies to one of Star Trek’s newest stars, Starfleet Academy cast member Kerrice Brooks, Trek has inspired many of us to dream big and lead with empathy. #nycc #startrek

If humanity ever hopes to reach its full potential, we must set aside prejudice, hatred, and fear of the unfamiliar. With an eye towards the stars, we’ll never stop learning and exploring for the sake of all humankind.

Our whole vibe:

When the government can silence one artist, it threatens freedom for all. #picard #startrek

Who says it’s not real? 🖖

"I liked Star Trek before it was political" Star Trek before it was political:

Somethings are black and white.

Happy Trek Tuesday!🖖🏿 #StarTrek #TrekTuesday

Happy Labor Day, comrades 🫡

Glad to see it! The blue states are stepping up where the federal government has failed us.

The Star Trek franchise is actually sort of ambivalent about the extent to which Starfleet is a military organization but one thing it’s clear about is that while Starfleet has military elements, its primary job is curiosity, exploration, and to function as Federstion ambassadors to the galaxy

Calling all NYC area Trekkies! 9/11 Day and New York Cares are looking for hundreds of volunteers to pack meals on 9/10 and 9/11. In the Star Trek future, there will be no hunger. You can help create that future right now. Sign up at 911day.org

The tricorder is not simply a Star Trek prop we all wish we had, but a reality to come. Over 15 years, we’ve provided millions of dollars in funding for extraordinary projects that are saving lives around the world, including these three ventures! #startrek #philanthropy

On this day in 1921, Eugene Wesley Roddenberry Sr. was born in El Paso, Texas. At a time when it feels like scarcity and human suffering will never come to an end, Gene’s legacy dares us to dream bigger and create a better future. Happy Birthday, Gene. 🖖

To our trans friends, we say: Never give up. Never surrender. 🏳️‍⚧️

What was the acronym? IDIC? Infinite DIVERSITY in Infinite Combinations. THAT is the world I want to live in. surak.daughterofkrypton.com/idic.php

The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, an ancient tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and has since become a symbol of peace.

This is an excellent euphemism. 🏳️‍⚧️

Bigfoot is real

My reaction when someone says they don't like Star Trek

And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes. We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.

Other countries have watched their democracies slip away quietly, without tanks in the streets. That may be where we’re headed—or where we already are.

mine is exactly 26 hours long

no one: fanfic writers:

whoever wrote this line was spitting facts back in 2004. it’s still relevant today (i also want to point this out because there are people saying “star trek isn’t political” and, uh….)

Me trying to maintain a positive attitude

Dictatorships grab people off the street and jail them. Dictatorships demonize vulnerable minorities. Dictatorships destroy data. Dictatorships reject independent courts. Dictatorships buy the backing of the super-rich. Dictatorships persecute dissidents. See what’s happening, fellow Americans.

“There is a way out of every box, a solution to every puzzle.” That’s the first thing that comes to mind because young!me had all the (very few) picard/crusher episodes memorized.

“Let me help.” I prefer it over “I love you.” Acts of service is my love language. #StarTrek

"Do you know why I love the law? Because a law is not a mirror to society. A law is an ideal, a beacon to remind us how to be our better selves"

"Helpless is a shitty feeling. But it is not forever, and it doesn't make you any less capable." Jett Reno, Star Trek: Discovery

Bones whenever Kirk has an idea

Check out this awesome round up of protests and other resistance actions happening April 12-18! thepeopledissent.substack.com/p/a-map-of-p...

At least the Delta Quadrant had no tariffs on coffee. @thekatemulgrew.bsky.social

We’ve got faith of the heart…

🚀 In 20 days, our @esaearth.esa.int #Biomass satellite will be launched! 🌍 The mission's P-band synthetic aperture radar can penetrate through the forest canopy to measure trees‘ biomass (woody trunks/branches/stems), which is where trees store most of their carbon. 🌳

The only way into the future is through. But we can do this together. ❤️

After massive public backlash, the Social Security Administration is rolling back its disastrous cuts to phone services. This is a huge victory for the public against DOGE's rampage. Keep up the fight.

An important lesson from Jean-Luc Picard that I’m still sharing all these years later.

checking your 401k

If you’re a Trekkie, you just get it. 🖖

TB senate briefing starts in 30 minutes. See you there! www.youtube.com/live/yUq2uLK...