{
  "id": 8671751,
  "title": "Why we should all be partying more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/why-we-should-all-be-partying-more",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vox",
    "slug": "vox",
    "url": "https://www.vox.com/explain-it-to-me/502777/history-of-partying-imogen-willets-explained"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A loneliness epidemic grips the United States, with over half of Americans feeling isolated. In 2023, only 4% of adults reported attending parties on weekends or holidays. Historian Imogen Willetts asserts this is an outlier. In the past, nightlife experiences like drinking, dancing, and music were deeply rooted in religion. However, parties have become less prevalent in modern society. Understanding past nightlife cultures can provide insights and lessons on how to foster a more connected community.",
  "summary": "We are in the midst of a loneliness epidemic: More than half of Americans say they feel isolated, and we’re getting together less and less. In 2023, only about 4 percent of adults said they went to a party on a weekend or holiday. According to Imogen Willetts, a party historian and author of the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}