KQED's Perspectives

To Lorrie Goldin, Janet Napolitano's hiring as head of the UC system symbolizes the importance of education to homeland security.

A high school friend teaches Amber Reyes the difference between a bystander and an upstander.

A high school friend teaches Amber Reyes the difference between a bystander and an upstander.

Michael Ellis celebrates the return of harbor porpoises to San Francisco Bay.

Youth Radio's Pendarvis Harshaw draws parallels between the stories of Oscar Grant and Trayvon Martin.

Just because he's white doesn't mean that Simon Abramowitsch doesn't feel the weight of race in the Trayvon Martin case.

The hunt for a Spanish apartment shows Clarence Wong the difference between construction and architecture.

After a stay in Brazil, Evan Sagerman knows the difference government can make.

Archaeologist Mike Newland sees the life force in relict plants, gamely surviving harsh conditions.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau sees a triumph of compassion in the bans on foie gras and shark fin soup.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau sees a triumph of compassion in the bans on foie gras and shark fin soup.

As a hospice volunteer and throughout his life, Tim Tosta has learned that dogs are more than furry companions.

Dr. Ricky Choi sees big stakes for child health in immigration reform debate.

Paul Staley examines a key phrase from the Declaration of Independence.

Jonah Raskin finds gay liberation themes of safety and empathy in Allen Ginsberg's epic poem.