KQED's Perspectives

A lifetime first brought about a new perspective for Jair Avalos.

Lately, it can be hard not to feel distracted and dissociated. EK Bayer says we're due for a wake-up call.

Many of us have rituals to remember and celebrate our loved ones. Here's Larry Murphy's.

We’ve all talked to that broken record with their favorite stories on repeat. Sometimes, it can try our patience. Here’s a Perspective from Elizabeth Fishel.

Christyn Refuerzo struggled to tell her story, until she discovered the secret ingredient.

A nature excursion for Jasmine Jaksic and her son resulted in a hands-on lesson about our role as stewards of our natural environment. 

Society can make you think that going straight to an elite university after high school is the only measure of intelligence or success. Irena Smith begs to differ.

It's been a little over four years since the Bay Area awoke to orange skies, and wildfires continue to rage in California. If you've been feeling a sense of climate doom, you're not alone. Here's a Perspective from Diane Kung.

We have received so much from the California coast. Gala Gabirondo knows a way we can give back.

As we remember 9/11, Belia Saavedra reminds us of the consequences of letting tragedy fuel hate. This Perspective was produced by YR Media and originally aired in September 2011 as part of a 9/11 remembrance series.

Linh Nguyen saw herself in the Barbies she played with as a child, and learned a valuable lesson.

Even if your experiences aren't the same, finding ways to connect with others can grow your empathy. Cathy Gabor has this Perspective.

Stuck on what to do for your birthday? You might try taking a page out of Megan Vered's book.

Being a parent is challenging enough. For teen parents, the stigma and judgment they face makes a tough job even tougher. Here's a Perspective from Daniel Shepard. This Perspective originally aired in May 2016.

Dan Goldes has found that the ups and downs of parenthood can also come in a four-legged form.

Olivia Sze found that opening her ears and mind allowed her to bridge differences.

This Labor Day, here's a Perspective from Sam Robinson about an often-overlooked portion of the labor force.

Scott Lawrie's grandmother taught him a simple way to find the space to appreciate life, even when the going gets tough.

Phoebe Lefebvre is eligible to vote for the first time this year. And going into this election, she has a lot on her mind. YR Media brings her Perspective.

It can be a burden to educate others, but sometimes the reward can have a vast ripple effect. Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan has this Perspective.

Meeting other people with shared experiences is critical to our sense of belonging. Selina Mei has this testament to the power of community.

Craig Isom finds magic in the skies above us, and the community around us. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.

When confronted with her daughter’s smartphone request, Kat Covell devised a surprising analog solution to meet her needs.

Mitchel Adler has this appeal to the wishers out there.

One of the easiest ways to show respect for someone else is to respect their name. Todd Gutmann tells us about the teacher who taught him that.