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New Jerseyans share their stories and ideas about our democracy.

Request for Proposals

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities requests proposals for Visualizing Democracy: Contemporary Conversations, an initiative seeking digital projects that will explore, curate, and visualize the recently created “conversation” archive on the state of democracy within New Jersey and beyond (seen below). Proposals selected for commission will receive an award of $2500-5000, depending on the scale of the project.

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New Jersey's Democracy Conversation

See what your neighbors are saying about democracy in our state.


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“Aware of issues that impact their community”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Involved in elections”

Ave
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Team mentality”

Christine and Asala
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Being welcoming to those joining their community”

Kalista , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Respect and appreciate diversity”

Trenton citizens
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Knowledgeable of the consequences of their action”

Trenton citizens
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Educated in the history of our republic”

Gerald
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Makes a meaningful contribution to society”

Anonymous , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Participating in your civic responsibilities”

Anonymous , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Afterwards, I felt a sense of pride and liberation”

Lena , 24
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“Be responsible for your own actions”

Bryan , 37
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Don’t sit on the sidelines”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Making sure all have a place at the table”

Michael , 46
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Participating in elections”

Ariv , 8
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“It’s a sermon because we are talking about how we believe”

Michael , 77
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“We need engaged, participatory democracy year round”

Aaron , 30
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Civic engagement”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Be informed – engage – vote”

Portia , 67
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Your actions benefit those around you”

Shane , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Pays attention and participates”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“To contribute towards the whole”

Yesin , 20
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Actively participate”

Samriddhi , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Always involved in their community”

Amy , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Getting involved in one’s community”

Swathi , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“I felt so grown up”

Renee , 50
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“Have some compassion and empathy!”

Tara , 47
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Not putting ego to the side”

Gabrielle , 18
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Holding people accountable”

Sharika , 17
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“we all have responsibility”

Barbara , 88
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“focus on important issues”

Roxanne , 70
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“to help”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“follow the rules”

Lavanya , 33
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“cynicism”

S. , 35
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“a commitment to serve the greater good”

Leslie
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“committed to public service”

Ariel , 38
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“do service”

Maria , 51
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“active participant”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“contribute to the fabric of democracy”

Claire , 60
Why is voting important to you?

“actively engage”

Ben , 38
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“We are increasingly living in a gerontocracy”

Carlos , 20
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

At NJCH, we believe that everyone should have access to humanities programming. Based on your organization and desired topics/formats, we offer programs—often subsidized by our federal and corporate funding—so that you can bring high quality humanities programs to your audiences.