Michael Wright: Uncelebrated Gratitude
A generous man bent the arc of Michael Wright’s life many years ago, so he looks to express his gratitude.
Apr 19, 2023•4 min
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Bianca Datta: Becoming San Franciscan, Step By Step
Recent East Coast transplant Bianca Datta is learning to love San Francisco – literally one step at a time.
Apr 18, 2023•4 min
Paul Staley: The Four Elements
Paul Staley says maybe the ancients had it right about the four elements. But when they collide you get – modern California.
Apr 17, 2023•4 min
Mark Trautwein: Farewell
Today is a momentous day here at KQED. Mark Trautwein, editor of Perspectives for the past quarter-century, is retiring. So today, instead of working off the mic, Mark will give his Perspective.
Apr 14, 2023•4 min
Jonathan Slusher: The Pay Gap
Jonathan Slusher says the pay gap between his company’s executives and its workers is not only bad for employees, its bad for business.
Apr 13, 2023•4 min
Stewart Florsheim: Choosing the End-of-Life Option
Stewart Florsheim supports a man in his last days and witnesses first hand what California’s End of Life Option Act offers.
Apr 12, 2023•4 min
Mac Clayton: The Good Editor
Mark Trautwein is retiring as editor of Perspectives, and Mac Clayton looks back on what it was like to work together.
Apr 11, 2023•4 min
Debbie Duncan: The Singular They
Debbie Duncan says that in the swirl of changing pronouns, the singular they is here to stay.
Apr 10, 2023•4 min
Larry Lee: Learning the Language
Immigrant families commonly struggle with language issues and the cultural and personal connections they raise. Larry Lee has this Perspective on his own family.
Apr 07, 2023•4 min
Sydney Wanguhu: Former Extrovert
The pandemic changed the way a lot of us approach social situations, including Sydney Wanguhu. Y-R Media brings her Perspective.
Apr 06, 2023•4 min
Elizabeth Fishel: Live Oak Down
Trees that almost seemed like members of the family have been victims of our historic winter weather, and Elizabeth Fishel now contemplates the huge space where her live oak once stood.
Apr 05, 2023•4 min
Christine Schoefer: Farmer's Markets
Christine Schoefer says farmer’s markets are a feast for the senses and support local, independent agriculture.
Apr 04, 2023•4 min
Karina Moreno: No Mud, No Lutus.
These days, hiking involves trudging through a mess of mud. Life is a lot like that. Karina Moreno has this Perspective.
Apr 03, 2023•4 min
Erik Olvera: Honoring Cesar Chavez
Today honors Cesar Chavez, but to Erik Olvera, his family and friends, every day is a day to honor the farmworker hero.
Mar 31, 2023•4 min
Leslie Smith: The Story of Timo the Pitbull
The cute puppies are adoption favorites at animal shelters, but older dogs with ailments and a story deserve loving homes, too. Leslie Smith has this Perspective.
Mar 30, 2023•4 min
Laura Smith Borrman: Calm Mom Voice
Using the ‘calm mom voice’ is tough in stressful situations – like when a giant tree falls right in front of you and the kids. Laura Smith Borrman has this Perspective.
Mar 29, 2023•4 min
Si Yan: The Significance of Hard Work
Many hard-working families are just one illness or bad break away from poverty. When it happened to high schooler Si Yan, he stepped up and learned the value of selflessness along the way.
Mar 28, 2023•4 min
CJ Hirschfield: Dad's Typewriter
Objects are just objects, until they become part of a story, and then they’re not just an object anymore. CJ Hirschfield has this story about her father’s typewriter.
Mar 27, 2023•4 min
Kathrine Thompson: Flexing for Trans Youth
Katherine Thompson says that the Bay Area culture is providing the kind of uplifting empathy and support for trans youth that others do not.
Mar 24, 2023•4 min
Marilyn Englander: Seasons of Friendships
There is a season for everything, and Marilyn Englander says that includes friendships.
Mar 23, 2023•4 min
Andrew Lewis: Petty Crime In The Big City
San Francisco is a great city, but petty crime is tarnishing the quality of life here. Andrew Lewis has this Perspective.
Mar 22, 2023•4 min
Richard Swerdlow: No Shoes In The House
When your shoes follow you into the house, they bring more than you with them. Richard Swerdlow has this Perspective.
Mar 21, 2023•4 min
Peter Ferenbach: The Iraq War, 20 Years Later
Peter Ferenbach has this look at the costs of the Iraq war, in lives and treasure.
Mar 20, 2023•4 min
Tim Davern: Just Like That
A Grammy-winning song reminds Dr. Tim Davern of the life-and-death miracle of organ transplants.
Mar 17, 2023•4 min
Francisco Kilgore: Everyone's Got a Story
Francisco Kilgore collects people’s stories, and has learned how interesting and inspiring a story can be.
Mar 16, 2023•4 min
Jamie Comer: How My Life Was Saved
Jamie Comer wants to change the way we talk about cancer. Here’s her story.
Mar 15, 2023•4 min
Carol Denney: UC, Berkeley vs CEQA
UC, Berkeley’s plans for housing and amenities at People’s Park has run afoul of a core environmental law, but Carol Denney says the fault lies with UC, not the law.
Mar 14, 2023•4 min
Tristen Deacon: Theatre Kid
Seventh grader Tristen Deacon joins a theater group for fun and personal growth.
Mar 13, 2023•4 min
Jasmin Darznik: Celebrating Persian New Year
Persian New Year is celebrated this month, and Jasmin Darznik will mark the occasion by working magic with lentils, just like her grandmother did.
Mar 10, 2023•4 min
Jiya Gupta: Holi
Y-R Media’s Jiya Gupta] is one of millions of Hindus who celebrate Holi, the annual Festival of Colors, in March. This year’s celebration is extra special for her.
Mar 09, 2023•4 min
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