From the GLAAD San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Media News Briefs (dated October 22, 1993) by Al Kielwasser:

To Boldly Go Where No Queer Has Gone Before

Shortly before Gene Roddenberry's death, he met with members of The USS Lambda, a lesbian and gay Star Trek fan club in Los Angeles. At this meeting, Roddenberry stated that, since there was virtually no racism in his 24th century TV world, he doubted that there would, be any homophobia either. He agreed to include openly (and unmistakenly) gay and lesbian main characters on Star Trek: The Next Generation as well as other Trek spin-offs. After Roddenberry's death, his successors promised to follow his wishes and develop lesbian, gay and bisexual characters.

Star Trek: The Next Generation is now in its final season and we have yet to see any openly queer figures on the show. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine has begun its second season; though there are representatives of widely diverse cultures--from shape shifters to Ferengi--there seems to be no room for lesbian or gay characters on the Bajoran space station. Isn't it about time that Star Trek really went where no one has gone before? Write Rick Berman and Michael Piller, Executive Producers, Star Trek TNG & DS9, Paramount Domestic Television, 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038.