Representation matters. We know this. And as nerds, we know that the speculative fiction genre is full of great, and not so great, representations of the LGBTQ+… Read more “My favorite LGBTQ+ characters in speculative fiction”
Why Lower Decks works
Premiering in August of 2020, Lower Decks is different than the other Star Trek shows we’ve talked about in this series so far. But also not as… Read more “Why Lower Decks works”
Full disclosure. All the other shows in this series have one of two things in common. Either they were a childhood favorite of mine or a recent… Read more
Five reasons you should care about the battle for minimum wage
And anyone who says people shouldn’t have kids if they can’t afford them is advocating for financial eugenics.
Why it works, Deep Space 9
Welcome to week four of our Why It Works, Star Trek series. This week, as promised, we’re talking about Deep Space 9. This was another that I… Read more “Why it works, Deep Space 9”
Why Star Trek Voyager works
It’s time for another episode in our Why Star Trek Works series. This week we’re looking at Voyager. Technically Deep Space 9 came out before Voyager. But… Read more “Why Star Trek Voyager works”
Why Star Trek Next Generation works
Welcome to week two of our why Star Trek works series. This week, we’re talking about Next Generation. Full disclosure, I have a soft spot for this… Read more “Why Star Trek Next Generation works”
Why it works, Star Trek the original series
I grew up watching Star Trek, Next Generation with my grandma. It’s pretty mainstream now, but back then Star Trek was a niche show. A nerd show. … Read more “Why it works, Star Trek the original series”
Why Wandavision Works
Spoiler Warning: It is all but impossible to talk about Wandavision without some serious spoilers. So if you haven’t seen it yet and you plan to, click… Read more “Why Wandavision Works”
Learning from younger people
I have this problem. It’s a little embarrassing, but I want to get better. And I thought maybe it might be a problem some of you have… Read more “Learning from younger people”
