The glory of creation is in its infinite diversity -- and the ways our differences combine to create meaning and beauty.

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.

Alt: From Star Trek Voyager. The Doctor looks surprised and then resigned.

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

Alt: Yetide Badaki as Neera Ketoul in Star Trek Strange New Worlds, stood on the transporter pad saying "It's a start"

An extensive list of (almost) every protest this week.