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CNJG Response 37

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

How exciting it was to pull the lever (old school) & feel I was participating in the future I wanted to see.

FIRST NAME: Lori AGE: 67 TOWN: Blairstown
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CNJG Response 36

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

People do not understand government. 30% of people don’t know who their state representatives are. They don’t know who is responsible for what but we are asking them to vote. Reaching people where they are is what we have to do.

FIRST NAME: Nancy AGE: 60 TOWN: Medford
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CNJG Response 35

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

Pay attention. Check assumptions. Vote, speak TRUTH. Share your heart and concrete stories of injustice with neighbors, friends, colleagues to build awareness, bridges and fight apathy and ignorance. Feel and express grief as you hold onto hope and fight for democracy.

FIRST NAME: Jennifer AGE: 49 TOWN: Morristown
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CNJG Response 34

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

I remember being nervous but excited. I did my research about several candidates so that I would be prepared and once it was done I felt more confident and involved.

FIRST NAME: Serena AGE: 25 TOWN: Princeton
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CNJG Response 33

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

We need to refocus on empathy and stop the apathy. Voting means getting involved!!

FIRST NAME: Paul AGE: 60 TOWN: Hillborough
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CNJG Response 32

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

To build collaboration in your community – to bridge divides & find your power & in your collective belief to improve quality of life for all people.

FIRST NAME: Mary AGE: 29 TOWN: Princeton
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CNJG Response 31

Why is voting important to you?

It allows me to exercise my power of choice as a citizen. People fought arduously for me to have that right.

FIRST NAME: Amanda AGE: 27 TOWN: East Hanover
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CNJG Response 30

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

Helping our neighbors and community because we want to – not because we have to – looking for a benefit. Good citizen truly believes in the good of mankind and acts on it.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN:
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CNJG Response 29

Why is voting important to you?

Voting gives you a voice. It is essential to civic engagement. While it is not your whole voice, it is an integral part of it.

FIRST NAME: Robb AGE: 36 TOWN: Denville
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CNJG Response 28

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Democratic norms and rights are under attack. We need to work to restore trust in key institutions (media, government, universities, the civic sector) that authoritarian forces are seeking to undermine. Concerted, united action is essential to push back against these forces and live up to the ideals of our nation.

FIRST NAME: Linda AGE: 62 TOWN: Hillsborough
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