KQED's Perspectives
Summary: Perspectives is KQED Public Radio's series of daily commentaries by our listeners. Essays cover a broad range of social and political issues, cultural observations and personal experiences of interest to KQED's Northern California audience.
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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.
Richard Swerdlow finds the prospect of a hungry world eating more insects unappetizing.
His children grown, Mac Clayton has gone from giving orders to listening carefully.
On graduation days, Nancy Lecourt's most important job is to pronounce the names properly.
On graduation days, Nancy Lecourt's most important job is to pronounce the names properly.
Steve Moss asks why so many people seem to be sleeping through important public policy meetings.
Dave Saltman says Bay Area transit is already disjointed and underfunded. And high speed rail threatens to make it worse.
Anne Lamb voted against same-sex marriage. Then, her daughter came out and empathy kicked in.