KQED's Perspectives

With the changing political landscape, Jenny Fan Raj hopes to have difficult discussions with her family on Thanksgiving.

When her son gets engaged, Vicki Larson shares her thoughts on reimagining marriage.

Taking a flower arranging class helped Maryann LoRusso to form a deeper connection with her mother-in-law.

Spending time with her mother who taught at an elementary school inspired Megan O'Malley to later become a teacher herself.

After her brother's experience with law enforcement, Araceli Garcia reflects on the impacts of juvenile incarceration.

While going to bed early may not seem like fun, Richard Swerdlow has embraced his new routine.

Migrating from Sri Lanka to the United States with her family wasn't easy for Sumudu DeSilva, but she now feels at home in the Bay Area.

After making an assumption about a former colleague, Laura Fay learned to appreciate working with people of different ages.

In the age of smartphone photography, Nikhil Krishnaswamy wonders if AI-generated images will become the norm.

After a recent visit to the Norwegian Arctic with her mother, Holly Hubbard Preston saw the impact of global warming.

After learning some tricks, young magician Aanya Sheth hopes to shatter stereotypes and inspire girls to join the magical world.

For Evan Sagerman, sometimes forgotten souvenirs can turn into the solutions for new problems.

When items are mysteriously moved around his house, Evan Ho questions if there is a supernatural connection.

A box of Girl Scout cookies reminded Sarah Huang of her upbringing and why she's proud to be Asian American in the Bay Area.

Commuting can be stressful, but Elaine Ray appreciates the efforts of bus drivers.

Giving up has a negative connotation, but as Kathy Briccetti learned, knowing when to quit is an important and valuable skill.

Lyrik Harris thinks identity is much more dimensional than a single descriptive word would have you believe.

Keith Barlow found one final way to honor his mother and her eco-friendly legacy.

When Jesse Alejandro Cottrell started fielding unsolicited comments about his body, he gained a new perspective on what he had lost. 

We're in the thick of wedding season, and finding the perfect outfit is on many people's to-do lists. Paula Reinman has these thoughts about the idea of a "perfect outfit."

Gillian Reynolds is exceptionally unexceptional at everything she tries. But she’s learned how exceptional that can be. This Perspective originally aired in January 2022.

Workplace discrimination--and even just personal judgment--can have a very real impact on a person's career. Joyce Cheung reminds us of the boundaries between the personal and the professional.

With so much conflict over borders, you can forget they're manmade. Karina Moreno has this Perspective.

Life with a stutter can be isolating and limiting, but it doesn't have to be. Kiki Fann brings us this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in August 2017.

The gap of understanding between humans and animals is vast, and building a bridge of communication is a rewarding part of being a pet owner. Leslie Smith brings us this Perspective.