Social Distance

“A Social Distance,” a film by Jacob Jonas and Ivan Cash, with music by Steve Hackman. How ordinary people are experiencing self- quarantine around the world.

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Isolation

“Isolation,” written and recorded by John Lennon, 1970. John Lennon (vocals, piano, organ), Ringo Starr (drums), Klaus Voormann (bass).

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Minister of Loneliness

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a”Minister for Loneliness,” Tracy Crouch. Ms. Crouch is a Conservative MP and FA-qualified football coach whose cabinet portfolio also includes sports gambling, the National Lottery, and horse racing.

A Loneliness Minister might sound odd to American ears, but it’s just a British way of saying Ms. Crouch is responsible for helping UK residents who feel excluded from society.

More:

“U.K. Appoints a Minister for Loneliness,”  Ceylan Yeginsu, New York Times

Related:

“Loneliness is a ‘giant evil’ of our time, says Jo Cox commission,” Anushka Asthana, The Guardian

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