KQED's Perspectives

Ben Daniel fails to confront racism in a barbershop. But what about online?

A business friendly government is fine, but Alan Bernstein says not all businesses are equal.

At a Yom Kippur service, Richard Swerdlow senses the power of religion.

A visit to a cemetery brings Akeem Mostamandy closer to the living.

Yoon Choi considers just what skills her SAT prep students are learning from her.

Lia Seth learns what can happen to the disabled when they don't fit stereotypes.

A missing letter in a wedding document reminds Daniel Kohn of the value of flaws.

Carol Denney says Berkeley doesn't deserve its self-image as friend to the homeless.

Bonnie Thomas wonders what Ayn Rand would have made of crowdsourcing.

Bonnie Thomas wonders what Ayn Rand would have made of crowdsourcing.

Geology is complicated, says Michael Ellis, but there are only three kinds of rock.

Youth Radio's Carlyn Bynes wants to change the image of poor, black Oakland youth.

Kevin Fisher-Paulson answers the question: "Who has been influenced by your marriage?"

A hawk pounces on a pigeon and Fred Etheridge is reminded that even a city is part for nature.

Amy Merickel learns a better way for adults to help kids resolve disputes.