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Andrew Yang Hosts Phone-Free Party to Combat Loneliness

9/20/2025

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Andrew Yang is hosting his fifth Offline party in New York City to promote phone-free socializing.
The event seeks to reduce loneliness and foster genuine human connections.
Yang links excessive screen time to feelings of sadness and disconnection.
The party received 1,600 RSVPs for a venue with a 500-person capacity, indicating high interest.
Yang advocates for local gatherings that emphasize personal interactions over social media.

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Story summary

Andrew Yang is hosting his fifth Offline party in New York City to promote phone-free socializing.
The event seeks to reduce loneliness and foster genuine human connections.
Yang links excessive screen time to feelings of sadness and disconnection.
The party received 1,600 RSVPs for a venue with a 500-person capacity, indicating high interest.
Yang advocates for local gatherings that emphasize personal interactions over social media.