Public Insight Network: Share your story

What are the rewards and challenges of being a hockey fan in Southern California? As the Kings pursue the Stanley Cup, share your insights with KPCC journalists.

Are you going to a military cemetery to decorate a loved one's grave? Attend a parade or patriotic event? Will you take a few moments to reflect on the lives lost in past wars, or do something to bring the current one to an earlier end?

Tell KPCC reporters how you observe Memorial Day. The link will tell you how to share your insights in writing, spoken word recording, photo or video.

When you get on a public bus or train in Southern California, how safe do you feel? Are you confident that the driver or conductor is well trained? That your fellow passengers will leave you in peace? That the bus or train has been well-maintained?

Help KPCC reporters learn more about our transportation system. Share your confidence or concerns with the public transit lines that you use. A KPCC journalist will respond directly to you. It's confidential.

If you live in Fullerton, you know the name Kelly Thomas. He's the homeless, mentally ill man who died after coming into violent contact with Fullerton police officers. The police will be put on trial, but in the meantime, Fullerton's image has changed.

If you live in or newar Fullerton, work or show there, attend university or have some other relationship with the city, KPCC journalists want to know how your perception of Fullerton is changing.

President Barack Obama has said he now supports same-sex marriage. Do you? What's the role of same-sex marriage in your life or community?

Help KPCC's reporters cover what happens to professional teachers when school districts have to cut payrolls.

If you've gotten a "Reduction in Force" letter this year or in the past, what does it do to your loyalty to the teaching profession? Does it affect your classroom performance? How do you plan your life around a job that might vaporize?

In late March 2012, the multi-state Mega Millions lottery jackpot was up to a staggering $600 million, the largest jackpot ever. Do you play or refrain from buying tickets? Why?

As part of our coverage of the large California prison population, KPCC reporters ask how the state is meeting inmates' mental health needs. Is care available and appropriate?

If you know a California prison inmate, or are involved in prison mental health care, help shape KPCC's understanding of these issues by sharing your insights and experiences.

Help a KPCC education reporter understand more about the impact of homework on kids, parents and teachers.

The giant mortgage lender Countrywide (now part of Bank of America) was accused of steering Latino and black homebuyers into more expensive sub-prime loans. Bank of American has agreed to pay $335 million to settle a federal discriminaton lawsuit. KPCC would like to hear from Countrywide customers about the loans they got and whether they saw signs of discrimination based on ethnicity.

Did you get a more or less expensive mortgage because of your ethnicity?