KQED's Perspectives

When you've been through a traumatic event, reminders can come at the most unexpected times. Terence Mulligan tells us his Perspective.

With winter around the corner, Pete Gavin has this Perspective about the changing seasons.

Amanda Hu ponders life and history on her daily jogs.

When the crime is sexual assault, and over half of women in the U.S. have been victims of sexual violence, what does an impartial jury of peers look like? Suzanne LaFetra ponders this question.

Being underrepresented can be a frustrating and isolating experience. Shreya Anand used the feeling as motivation to build connections and make change.

In times of great pain and despair, Karina Moreno takes comfort in a family saying that has gotten them through dark days before.

When Nila Venkat went to her first debate competition, she found it to be a microcosm of the real world... much to her dismay. This Perspective originally aired in October 2016.

Sometimes the end of life resembles its beginning. Listener Emily Beitiks tells us her Perspective.

When your right to marry is not always guaranteed, like Richard Swerdlow, it's easy to recognize the little things that make marriage special.

Part of being a parent to siblings is witnessing the ups and downs--some literal--of their dynamic. Charles Feng has this Perspective.

It can be hard to connect with your roots. Emily Au shares how she finally found pride in her culture through traditional wear. Emily's piece was produced with free curriculum from KQED Youth Media Challenge.

We've all heard the complaints about technology ruining real life. C.J. Hirschfield has this rebuttal.

The holidays can mean seeing a lot of your family, for better or for worse. Sayre Quevedo has this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in December 2010.

The beauty of the holidays can also be seen in the variety of our personal and family traditions. On this Thanksgiving Day, Shriya Bhamidipati tells us about hers.

The holiday season is about joy and celebration with family and friends. Yet for many, it’s also a time of sadness, even mourning. Hanna Clements-Hart has this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in December 2018.

When tasked with a personal writing assignment, Eva Sharma learned just what the "artificial" in artificial intelligence means.

Lately, every headline about San Francisco is paired with the words “doom loop.” Serena Perfetto isn’t buying it.

Tasneem Sadok wears a headscarf, and the experience wearing it in the United States blows hot and cool.

As more AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT enter the classroom, YR Media’s Nina Thompson reflects on what changes could be made to adapt to the technology.

Raising pets can teach us many things about the circle of life. Beth Touchette brings us this Perspective.

Laura Bock says it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.

When faced with a disheartening parenting situation, Byron Noel Gordon found encouragement when he confided in a community of fellow fathers.

When fighting for a better world leaves you despondent, it can be hard to care for your mental health. Jane Anne Staw has this suggestion. This Perspective originally aired in May 2018.

On the 85th anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass, Stewart Florsheim has this Perspective.

When you’ve never known homelessness, you might not be able to empathize with the experience. Emily Calix tells us her story.