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2d ago
Megan Vered: My 70th Birthday
Stuck on what to do for your birthday? You might try taking a page out of Megan Vered's book.
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2d ago
Megan Vered: My 70th Birthday
Stuck on what to do for your birthday? You might try taking a page out of Megan Vered's book.
3d ago
Daniel Shepard: Young Parents
Being a parent is challenging enough. For teen parents, the stigma and judgment they face makes a tough job even tougher. Here's a Perspective from Daniel Shepard. This Perspective originally aired in May 2016.
4d ago
Dan Goldes: Dog Dad
Dan Goldes has found that the ups and downs of parenthood can also come in a four-legged form.
5d ago
Olivia Sze: Breaking Out of My Echo Chamber
Olivia Sze found that opening her ears and mind allowed her to bridge differences.
6d ago
Sam Robinson: I Wait for Email
This Labor Day, here's a Perspective from Sam Robinson about an often-overlooked portion of the labor force.
30-08-2024
Scott Lawrie: People of the Sun
Scott Lawrie's grandmother taught him a simple way to find the space to appreciate life, even when the going gets tough.
29-08-2024
Phoebe Lefebvre: Young Voters’ Voices Are More Important Than Ever
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.
28-08-2024
Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan: Teaching America To Say My Name
It can be a burden to educate others, but sometimes the reward can have a vast ripple effect. Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan has this Perspective.
27-08-2024
Selina Mei: Friendship Across Borders
Meeting other people with shared experiences is critical to our sense of belonging. Selina Mei has this testament to the power of community.
26-08-2024
Craig Isom: A Shared Sense of Wonder
Craig Isom finds magic in the skies above us, and the community around us. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.
23-08-2024
Kat Covell: Consider the Humble Landline
When confronted with her daughter’s smartphone request, Kat Covell devised a surprising analog solution to meet her needs.
22-08-2024
Mitchel Adler: Wishing Well
Mitchel Adler has this appeal to the wishers out there.
21-08-2024
Todd Gutmann: Mr. Sousa
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.
20-08-2024
X Vazquez: Honoring Trans and Queer Riots This August
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.
19-08-2024
Mihir Joshi: Running Away From Our Phones
We live in an era of easy distractions. Mihir Joshi has advice for those struggling to stay focused.
16-08-2024
Ray Chery: Quiet Through the Noise
Ray Chery has found a new way to appreciate his life and all the joy in it.
15-08-2024
Sandhya Acharya: First Day Picture
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.
14-08-2024
Kate Montana: What's in a Name?
What’s in a name? For Kate Montana, the answer is entwined with complex questions about history and identity.
12-08-2024
Stewart Florsheim: MAiD in California
After helping his mother through the process of medical aid in dying, Stewart Florsheim wants to spread awareness of the options available to Californians.
09-08-2024
Jane Meredith Adams: Two Jims
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.