Friendship

“Joy” is now Democrats’ official campaign strategy. Of course, joy in the true sense resonates with people who are starving for it. But we ought to ask about the deeper purpose of the Harris-Walz presidential campaign adopting “joy” as…

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Social media have been in the news of late, with several cases at the Supreme Court examining questions of censorship and the role of government in policing or regulating companies and content. But above and beyond the policy-related…

NEW YORK—Conspicuously holding up her wrist for everyone in the bar to see, local woman Liz Galdames reportedly flashed her friendship bracelet Wednesday evening in order to repel anyone seeking platonic companionship. “Sorry, buddy, I…

There is a newer version of the classic Grinch movie on Hulu that my 3-year-old son loves. Ultimately, it is the same old story about a green monster who lives on a mountain outside of Who-Ville, and he hates Christmas. The difference in…

NEW YORK—A new study published Wednesday by researchers at Columbia University found that charismatic Americans are experiencing a friendship epidemic. “The data shows that captivating and social people have started acquiring an alarming…

Hillary Clinton’s recent article at The Atlantic curiously bears exactly the same title as my own recent book, “The Weaponization of Loneliness.” Her piece has generated much criticism from conservatives—and deservedly so. But what neither…

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“No Hard Feelings” is basically an ’80s coming-of-age movie set in the 21st century. But unlike a typical ’80s comedy, where everything is made light of with escapist abandon, this one deals with many of the most pressing problems facing…

Google recently reported that a record number of internet searches reflect the depths of our loneliness epidemic. More than ever, people are seeking ways “to make friends,” and looking for places where they might find friends. That report…