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Matthews Place provides a place for individuals to let their voices be heard. Read youth interviews and commentary from celebrities, politicians, and community leaders.

Check back often to read what they are saying about issues facing our community.

Interview with John Berry
January, 2012
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Interview with Scott Herman
January, 2012
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Interview with Rib Hillis
November, 2011
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Interview with Lauren Myracle
October, 2011
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Interview with Jenna Ushkowitz
August, 2011
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Interview with Gabrielle Christian
July, 2011
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Interview with Urvashi Vaid
June, 2011
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Interview with Meredith Baxter
May, 2011
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Interview with Michael Bublé
November, 2010
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Interview with Rostam Batmanglij
October, 2010
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Interview with Betty DeGeneres
October, 2010
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Interview with Sir Ian McKellen
September, 2010
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Interview with Wanda Sykes
August, 2010
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Interview with Chely Wright
July, 2010
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Interview with Barbara Streisand
June, 2010
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Interview with Rachel Maddow
April, 2010
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Interview with Rob Thomas
March, 2010
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Interview with Dustin Lance Black
March, 2010
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Interview with Kathy Griffin
March, 2010
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Joy Behar
February, 2010
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Margaret Cho
February, 2010
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Interview with Jennifer Beals
October, 2009
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Interview with Jane Velez-Mitchell
October, 2009
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TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT
October, 2009
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Interview with Bethmara Kessler
September, 2009
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Interview with Greg Miraglia
September, 2009
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Interview with Mayor David Cicilline
September, 2009
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Interview with Reverend Irene Monroe
September, 2009
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Interview with Christopher Rice
June, 2009
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Voices
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