Kqeds Perspectives

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.

When confronted with her daughter’s smartphone request, Kat Covell devised a surprising analog solution to meet her needs.

Mitchel Adler has this appeal to the wishers out there.

One of the easiest ways to show respect for someone else is to respect their name. Todd Gutmann tells us about the teacher who taught him that.

In honor of Transgender History Month, YR Media’s X Vazquez reflects on an often overlooked action of queer resistance, right here in San Francisco.

We live in an era of easy distractions. Mihir Joshi has advice for those struggling to stay focused. 

Ray Chery has found a new way to appreciate his life and all the joy in it.

On her son's first day of middle school, Sandhya Acharya finds that it is a first day of school for her as well. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.

What’s in a name? For Kate Montana, the answer is entwined with complex questions about history and identity.

After helping his mother through the process of medical aid in dying, Stewart Florsheim wants to spread awareness of the options available to Californians.

When you're facing life after a major change, taking the first step can be the hardest part. Here's a Perspective from Jane Meredith Adams.

Gratitude is proven to be associated with greater happiness. Here's a Perspective from Stephanie Longo Denman. This Perspective originally aired in November 2020.

Joy and community can be found in surprising places. For Lauren Nazario, it’s on two wheels, on the slow streets of San Francisco.

Words have power, and Emily La hopes others will learn to understand. Please note this Perspective contains mentions of sexual assault.

YR Media’s Sydney Wambui Wanguhu is incredibly proud to be African. But that wasn’t always the case.

Louise Aronson brings us this Perspective about the joys of writing. This Perspective originally aired in September 2015.