Tag Archives: LGBT

Sulu is Gay! [Updated]

Posted on July 7, 2016 by themikejones

Star Trek Beyond has premiered in Australia and as we are all trying to avoid reading any spoilers, one little tidbit of information has leaked all over the internet.  According to Melbourne Herald Sun  Lt. Hikaru Sulu is the first main … Continue reading →

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Representation Matters

Posted on July 22, 2015 by themikejones

A while back I saw this really cool piece of art on Pinterest.  It’s a drawing of Lt. Uhura in here TOS uniform kneeling down to a young black girl.  The girl is looking up at her and says “REPRESENTATION MATTERS”. … Continue reading →

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Thru the Eyes of a Gay Trekkie

Posted on June 26, 2015 by themikejones

Today is a historic moment in US history, as the Supreme Court has voted in favor of marriage equality.  As a gay man who has been happily married to my loving husband for 3 years, I am thrilled that our … Continue reading →

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Brannon Braga Speaks on the Topic: Why are there no gay characters in Star Trek?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by themikejones

I just came across a fascinating article on After Elton.com, a lgbt new blog. They interview Brannon Braga – one of the main writers and creative minds behind Star Trek TNG, DS9, & Voyager asking him why we never saw … Continue reading →

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