KQED's Perspectives

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.