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Why American outdoor gatherings keep moving inside

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By Paul Peterson
| Wilber Republican Verified
Posted Monday, September 28, 2026 11:00 am Americans are lonelier than ever. The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared a national epidemic in 2023, warning that about half of U.S. adults are experiencing considerable levels of loneliness. The problem had been building for years, and the pandemic only made it worse. Murthy has also been blunt about the fix: The most effective way to connect with another person is still in person.
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Why American outdoor gatherings keep moving inside

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By Paul Peterson
| Helena Independent Record Verified
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Why American outdoor gatherings keep moving inside

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By Paul Peterson
| Montgomery Standard Verified
Posted Monday, September 28, 2026 10:00 am Americans are lonelier than ever. The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared a national epidemic in 2023, warning that about half of U.S. adults are experiencing considerable levels of loneliness. The problem had been building for years, and the pandemic only made it worse. Murthy has also been blunt about the fix: The most effective way to connect with another person is still in person.
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