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New Jerseyans are invited to share their stories and ideas about our democracy.

New Jersey's Democracy Conversation

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

Use the submission link below to add your own thoughts to the conversation. Responses from your fellow New Jerseyans can be viewed below. Use the various filters and click the "Submit" button to see only the responses that fit your selected criteria.


Tell Your Story

What do you think about the state of our democracy? Add your personal reflection to the statewide conversation about democracy in America through a written statement, photograph, or audio/video submission.

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“The threat of civil war”

Gerald
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Climate of voter restriction”

Trenton citizens
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Dismissing whole communities from voting”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Minorities are being disenfranchised”

Scott , 65
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“When was America great?”

Tom , 82
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Standing up for the disenfranchised”

Teri , 61
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“I can’t vote, I’m an immigrant”

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

“Corporate greed”

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

“There will still be issues that I don’t feel will or can be solved as a state”

Trista , 18
Why is voting important to you?

“my vote doesn’t count”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“The movement to limit voting”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

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