KQED's Perspectives

Stuck on what to do for your birthday? You might try taking a page out of Megan Vered's book.

Being a parent is challenging enough. For teen parents, the stigma and judgment they face makes a tough job even tougher. Here's a Perspective from Daniel Shepard. This Perspective originally aired in May 2016.

Dan Goldes has found that the ups and downs of parenthood can also come in a four-legged form.

Olivia Sze found that opening her ears and mind allowed her to bridge differences.

This Labor Day, here's a Perspective from Sam Robinson about an often-overlooked portion of the labor force.

Scott Lawrie's grandmother taught him a simple way to find the space to appreciate life, even when the going gets tough.

Phoebe Lefebvre is eligible to vote for the first time this year. And going into this election, she has a lot on her mind. YR Media brings her Perspective.

It can be a burden to educate others, but sometimes the reward can have a vast ripple effect. Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan has this Perspective.

Meeting other people with shared experiences is critical to our sense of belonging. Selina Mei has this testament to the power of community.

Craig Isom finds magic in the skies above us, and the community around us. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.