KQED's Perspectives

Marilyn Englander: Personal Geography 04.01.2023 4:00 ↓

Geography is often diminished to lines on maps and assorted place names. But Marilyn Englander has found that it's our own personal geography that sticks with us.

Charlie Stephens: Giving Back Indigenous Land 03.01.2023 4:00 ↓

So much land was stolen from Indigenous peoples over much of American history that the debt can never be repaid. But Charlie Stephens decided he would do what he could to make amends.

Sara Alexander: Annoying Resolutions 02.01.2023 3:57 ↓

It’s time for the annual resolutions, but Sara Alexander would prefer you kept yours to yourself.

Michael Ellis: Toyon 23.12.2022 4:03 ↓

Michael Ellis looks at three local green bushes with bright red berries associated with Christmas.

Susan Dix Lyons: Grave Digging 22.12.2022 3:56 ↓

Susan Dix Lyons observes the shame of homelessness in the city of dreams.

Richard Chow: Showing Up 21.12.2022 4:03 ↓

Richard Chow considers the old adage that just showing up is the key to success.

Katie Lam: Feel My Skin 20.12.2022 3:55 ↓

High schooler Katie Lam struggles to get comfortable in her own problematic skin.

Richard Swerdlow: Dressed-Up Pets 19.12.2022 3:59 ↓

Richard Swerdlow says the holiday season has collided with the phenomenon of dressing up our pets. 

Evan Ho: A Christmas Carol 16.12.2022 3:58 ↓

Evan Ho finds a personal message in a timeless Christmas classic.

Stephen Lavezzo: Mama's Boy 15.12.2022 4:02 ↓

Stephen Lavezzo gratefully remembers all his dying mother has taught him.

Pete Gavin: Mountain Lion 14.12.2022 3:52 ↓

For Pete Gavin, an encounter with a mountain lion is a breathless moment with a magnificent animal.

Nirmy Kang: College Applications Conflicts 13.12.2022 4:00 ↓

The college application process stresses everyone involved and Nirmy Kang is uncomfortable with what it says about education.

Simone Green: The Value of Queer Art 12.12.2022 4:01 ↓

A poem in a volume pulled from a bookstore shelf, helps Simone Green navigate her journey of discovery.

Richard Friedlander: Shoot 'Em or Sue 'Em 09.12.2022 3:59 ↓

America and Britain may have a lot in common, but when it comes to guns and lawsuits, Richard Friedlander says we couldn't be more different.

Nina Roehl: Entering the Workforce 08.12.2022 3:39 ↓

With the news of major tech companies facing mass layoffs, Y-R Media’s Nina Roehl feels more anxious than ever as a recent grad currently job hunting.

Elizabeth Rynecki: Living With ADHD 07.12.2022 4:02 ↓

Elizabeth Rynecki’s son has a disorder that is as misunderstood as it is common. She hopes to change that.

Jasmine Jaksic: More Than An Amenity 05.12.2022 3:59 ↓

Open space is essential to our well-being, whether it’s a high country wilderness or a patch of urban green. Jasmine Jaksic learns that a park is more than an amenity.

Carol Kocivar: Banned Books For Christmas 02.12.2022 4:00 ↓

Carol Kocivar is giving banned books to her grandchildren for Christmas.

Marilyn Englander: Planting Bulbs 01.12.2022 4:00 ↓

Marilyn Englander says this is the time of the year to plant — and plan — for a future of flowers and better days.

Pablo Quintanilla: Closing the Divide 29.11.2022 4:01 ↓

The World Cup of men’s soccer is in full swing, and Pablo Quintanilla says the game’s promise of bringing together people from all walks of life takes a little work.

Christine Schoefer: Kugeling 28.11.2022 3:59 ↓

It’s the Christmas shopping season and while many opt for the convenience of shopping online, Christine Schoefer prefers a practice called ‘kugeling’.

Michael Ellis: Chipmunks 25.11.2022 3:58 ↓

Michael Ellis says California is diversity central for the impossibly cute chipmunk.

Dan Goldes: A Thanksgiving Story 24.11.2022 4:16 ↓

A Thanksgiving meal for the homeless is a holiday tradition, and Dan Goldes is there to do his part.

Jackson Vamos: Sacred Duty 23.11.2022 4:03 ↓

Democracy itself has been under attack, but Jackson Vamos’ faith in the American way is bolstered by his grandfather’s unshakeable devotion to the fundamental democratic right – the right to vote.

Steven Buks: Touchdown 22.11.2022 4:02 ↓

When his passion led him to try something new, Steven Buks learned anything is possible if you put your mind to it.