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New Jerseyans share their stories and ideas about our democracy.

NJCH Announces Commissions for Visualizing Democracy Initiative

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities has announced two project commissions within its Visualizing Democracy: Contemporary Conversations initiative.

Click here to read the announcement about the two funded commissions »

New Jersey's Democracy Conversation

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


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“Participate in political process”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“I get to decide who decides for me”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Willingness to work for community betterment”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Be part of the needed change”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Rampant racial bias”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Respect each other”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Inequity in education”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“If you don’t vote – decisions happen to you not with you”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Voter suppression and intimidation”

Sharonda
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Team mentality”

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

“Climate of voter restriction”

Trenton citizens
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Educated in the history of our republic”

Gerald
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Proactive in making a positive difference”

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

“Good citizen? Educated citizen!”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Tell others to vote and learn about your issues!”

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

“Uneducated voters”

Anonymous , 37
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“make democracy happy”

Idannis
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Get a good education”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“I was in 2nd grade and I was voting for the student council”

Adyant , 12
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“Technology has allowed for ‘group think/echo chamber’ environments to flourish.”

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

“To be as educated as much as you can”

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

“schools teach biased versions of American history”

Jose , 40
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Equal educational opportunity…Accessible healthcare…Freedom of speech…”

M , 59
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“A good citizen prioritizes our interconnectedness over individualism”

Larissa , 56
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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