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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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“It’s our right – appreciate it!”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Aware of issues that impact their community”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Decisions are not made that benefit all people”

Ave
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Make an impact based on your beliefs”

Anonymous , 18
Why is voting important to you?

“Making a difference”

Emilia , 20
Why is voting important to you?

“Get a good education”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Helping others in the smallest of ways can make a huge impact”

Maya , 14
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“A good citizen is aware of the whole story”

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

“My opinion matters”

Saoirse , 18
Why is voting important to you?

“Creating a net positive effect on the world”

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

“I remember feeling very insignificant”

Julius , 18
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“Voting can impact our laws and very way of life”

Megan , 19
Why is voting important to you?

“Being heard and making an impact”

Amy , 18
Why is voting important to you?

“I was helping shape the course of our country”

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

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