KQED's Perspectives

Vibha Akkaraju discovered a secret to growing a plentiful harvest that you wouldn't read in a gardening handbook.

For Kaylan So, her favorite color is a symbol of the growth of her independence and self-assurance.

Hollywood's superheroes get all the attention. But Noah Goldstein thinks their nefarious supervillains have admirable qualities, too.

Many service workers will tell you that the world would be a better place if everyone had to work a service job at some point. Here's what Mannya Sinha learned at hers.

As the Bay Area heat picks up, some people might not think twice about catching some rays. Here's a Perspective from Amanda Agustin.

It often doesn't take much longer than driving, and it sure is more pleasant. Deborah Underwood has this Perspective on the oldest mode of transportation.

East Coast transplant Bianca Datta is learning to love San Francisco – literally one step at a time.

Time flies, and for Gabriel Finger Gangoso, that's all the more reason to be mindful of how you spend your time. This Perspective originally aired in May 2013.

Can the many disparate pieces of our democracy be put back together? Joan Cardellino has this metaphor for the difficult work ahead. This Perspective originally aired in July 2022.

Four years ago, Siah Brawley found herself addicted to her phone. Determined to reduce her screen time, she adopted new rules--and even a new mindset--around using her phone.

Riding a bicycle on the road can be risky. Not because of the bike itself, but because of the distracted drivers on the road. Here's a Perspective from Whitney Heavner.

Harri Hetrick’s busy life had little order or discipline. Until he decided to begin his day with one simple task.

Sexual misconduct is a deeply personal experience. But as Savala Trepczynski says, it’s also a part of a larger system.

There's more to a good grade than the right answer. There's the thought process that led to it. Lauren John has this Perspective.

After all the tests, pills, and procedures, Jane Thomas-Tran says the best medicine is still something that can’t be prescribed. 

Amanda Hopping-Winn is tired of rhetoric disparaging the parenting abilities of same-sex couples.

It's been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here's a Perspective from Clara Chiu.

When you have a sensory disorder, everyday life can become a nightmare. Addie Barr brings us this Perspective.

When you lose a loved one, it feels like the world should stop in its tracks. Lauren Bodenlos tells us about their experience grieving a tragic loss. Please note this Perspective has mentions of suicide. If you are in crisis, there is support available--call the National Suicide Hotline at 988.

When it comes time to take care of your parents, it’s no surprise many of us feel overwhelmed and underprepared. Hank Rugg tells us his Perspective.

Larry Lee found a way to connect with his mother and celebrate her life before she passed away.

With all the influence algorithms have on our lives, Lorin Tams has this case against allowing anything, or anyone, to put us in boxes.

When your work involves helping others with trauma, it's crucial to take care of your own mental health. A meditative practice helps Susan Dix Lyons with hers.

How are you supposed to go about your everyday life when wars are raging abroad? Julian Morozoff tells us his Perspective.

Is it possible to balance being a mom with a demanding career? Here's Michelle Zhu's Perspective.