Perspectives

Perspective: The power of sports (even when you're not great at them) 26.08.2026 1:55 ↓

Beth Schewe shares the joy of participating in sports, even if you're in the DFL Club.

Perspective: Mother Nature decides 20.08.2026 1:30 ↓

It's a summer of robins, rabbits, pansies and milkweed for Lynn Hill.

Perspective: Seeing yourself through the eyes of others 20.08.2026 1:31 ↓

Suzanne Degges-White says you might be surprised by what people are saying about you.

Perspective: Listen to your neighbors 17.08.2026 1:42 ↓

Katie Andraski says a story of dog-hoarding could be a lesson for us all.

Perspective: An appreciation of the filibuster 17.08.2026 1:44 ↓

Bob Evans points out that the filibuster plays an important role in our democracy.

Perspective: Evacuated 13.08.2026 1:51 ↓

Chris Fink's annual writing class in the Boundary Waters took a terrifying turn this year.

Perspective: Is college worth it? 12.08.2026 1:55 ↓

Joseph Flynn takes a look at the value of expertise in a world where anti-intellectualism is growing.

Perspective: My own Odyssey 11.08.2026 1:40 ↓

Paula Garrett shares more about her journey to find her muse in Greece.

Perspective: Know what you know 10.08.2026 1:40 ↓

Lonny Cain talks about the things we know....or think we know.

Perspective: Perhaps we aren't too big 04.08.2026 1:33 ↓

Andrew Nelson circles back in history and it's not pretty.

Perspective: Healthcare is a right 29.07.2026 2:03 ↓

Dr. John Maynard says there is a better way when it comes to healthcare for Americans.

Perspective: Can't we do this any better? 28.07.2026 1:43 ↓

It's time for Wester Wuori to flare off some methane, er, gaseous political build-up, again.

Perspective: Ending the photo moratorium 27.07.2026 1:41 ↓

Marnie O. Mamminga resisted taking photos for a month — but then the biggest temptation stepped back in front of her camera.

Perspective: Oppenheimer and Odysseus 26.07.2026 1:37 ↓

Tom McBride wonders which tortured male hero director Christopher Nolan will take on next.

Perspective 250: Singing 'America the Beautiful,' far, far away 24.07.2026 1:40 ↓

It's a beautiful moonlit night in Sri Lanka and it's your turn to entertain your new friends around the bonfire. Rick Brooks surprised himself.

Perspective: Oz from a different angle 22.07.2026 1:39 ↓

Deborah Booth finds magic in watching the Wizard of Oz with her grandchild — but she can't forget the dark side of the rainbow.

Perspective: Snack time 21.07.2026 1:33 ↓

In honor of National Junk Food Day, Rosie Klepper shares her new favorite snack with us.

Perspective: Pay attention to what you pay attention to 20.07.2026 1:59 ↓

Dan Kenney says your attention is worth protecting.

Perspective: Fad or function? 16.07.2026 1:40 ↓

Check out Anissa Kuhar's closet.

Perspective: The wisdom of the crowd 15.07.2026 1:41 ↓

The reaction to a DeKalb City Council vote about unhoused people has Emily McKee feeling hopeful.

Perspectives 250: Grateful for this country's gifts 15.07.2026 1:33 ↓

Katie Andraski remembers digging up our nation's past.

Perspective 250: What about jazz? 08.07.2026 1:50 ↓

Joseph Flynn noticed that an American original was missing from the nation's celebrations for the 250th anniversary.

Perspective: Memories of Kalymnos 07.07.2026 1:41 ↓

Paula Garrett takes us where rock climbers meet sponge divers.

Perspective 250: We are worth celebrating 03.07.2026 1:39 ↓

What makes America great? Nia Norris is Clueless.

Perspective: Outdoor education isn't extra — it's essential 02.07.2026 1:14 ↓

Julie Bassett wants to give kids the opportunity to explore nature.