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DCP Response 458

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Not making it easier for people to vote. Politicians polarizing the citizens. Misinformation. The internet.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 437

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Black Balling of fellow dems who advocate for equity. Anti-team mentality/patriarchy. Chauvanistic/misogynistic mindsets. Corporate control via lobbyist. Injustice. Voter apathy. Oppression. Bullying.

FIRST NAME: Christine and Asala AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 440

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

The greatest challenge to our democracy is our future to participate in voting; respect the right of others to vote without interference. Politicians and community leaders are failing to listen to the concerns of community members.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 446

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Overcoming the rampant racial bias. Make economic progress. Educating unregistered voters.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 452

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Propaganda – false information. Age gap. 48 million to 88 million in the 21st century.

FIRST NAME: Avery AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 455

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

The greatest challenges are to live up to the words in the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and treat all ethnicities with justice and equity and without prejudice. The mistreatment of all people of color historically and in the present day has been a deterrent to the actual realization of a true Democracy.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 419

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Rigidity – unwillingness to listen/consider other points of view. Siloed information sources reinforcing what people already think – not offering alternative points of view.

FIRST NAME: Sam AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 422

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Extremists – both far right/left. Complacency. Non-involvement. Sense of dread so why bother.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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