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How connection strengthens community and civic life
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Research shows that people who socialize more are more likely to participate in politics — to vote, to show up at meetings, to put money behind a cause. So what does it actually take to get people out into the world and into each other’s company?

Ian Solomon is an artist, journalist, and organizer. He joined the program to discuss what it looks like to build community power.

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February 12th, 2026, 05:27 pm

The Metro

How connection strengthens community and civic life

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How connection strengthens community and civic life

Published February 12th, 2026, 05:27 pm

Description

Research shows that people who socialize more are more likely to participate in politics — to vote, to show up at meetings, to put money behind a cause. So what does it actually take to get people out into the world and into each other’s company?

Ian Solomon is an artist, journalist, and organizer. He joined the program to discuss what it looks like to build community power.

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The Metro

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