Kqeds Perspectives

History is built on facts, but facts are interpreted through the lens of social and political power, as well as personal experience. Richard Friedlander has this Perspective. 

When sexism ruined what should have been a glorious moment, Anika Ganesh realized she needed to speak out.

Sometimes, small acts of kindness are overwhelmed by a world in need. Christine Schoefer has this Perspective.

Ellen Greenblatt watched transfixed as a humble dung beetle did his thing, and in the process gave her a lot to think about.

During Ramadan observant Muslims like Lubna Qureishi combine faith and modern life. 

Michael Ellis charts the exotic journey of the common strawberry.

Sara Alexander regrets the demise of some pandemic-inspired habits and behaviors. 

Many years ago, Pam Tellew was part of early efforts to promote diversity in a Berkeley graduate program.

Marilyn Englander takes a look at words and phrases that haven't stood the test of time.

Richard Swerdlow finds a metaphor for Russia's war on Ukraine in a traditional Russian nesting doll.

Les Bloch says that these days it's extra work to unravel just what the stories we hear are trying to tell us. 

YR Media's Kyana Early struggles to come to terms with her natural hair.

Like other young people, Jessica Lin struggled with depression until she learned to ask for help.

Sarena Straughter has been immersed in the full range of cultural and educational identity, but the college senior is now focused on her uniqueness. 

Johanna Rauhala is a proud resident of Richmond, a city with a less-than-deserved reputation.

For people like Shannon Rosa and her autistic son, the new phase of relaxed mask requirements is an ominous phase of the pandemic.

Debbie Duncan and Cyndi Chin-Lee debate the merits and drawbacks of Daylight Savings vs. Standard Time.

Holly Hubbard Preston says a budget squeeze is depriving the St. Helena Library of its children's librarian.

Education Dean Heather Lattimer explores how to teach tough subjects in public school classrooms.

You are not crazy. The anxiety and fear you feel are worthy of the state of affairs. Jim McClellan finds some sense of calm and respite in an ancient Japanese tradition.