| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/01/27/get-out-there-and-join-a-club-chicago |
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Political scientist Robert Putnam studied the impact of a [ _lack of community
connections on democracy_ ][13] . And turns out, the less connected we are, the
more negative consequences there are on civic health and our own well-being. So,
what can we do to change that?
According to the folks behin...