Loneliness, Democracy and the Role of Civic Space
Loneliness, Democracy and the Role of Civic Space: A Conversation Senator Chris Murphy, CT and Shawn McCaney, Executive Director, William Penn Foundation

America is grappling with an epidemic of loneliness—and it’s an issue that encompasses more than how many friends we have or how much time we spend socializing. Loneliness affects our physical and mental health, the resilience of our communities and the strength of our democracy.

As part of Civic Commons Studio #9, Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined us for a conversation with Shawn McCaney of William Penn Foundation, about why loneliness matters and how American communities can work to address it.

Watch this video of the session from October 16, 2024 entitled: Loneliness, Democracy and the Role of Civic Space.

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