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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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“Participate in political process”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Inequity in education”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Respect each other”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Rampant racial bias”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Be part of the needed change”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Willingness to work for community betterment”

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?

“Team mentality”

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

“Voter suppression and intimidation”

Sharonda
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?

“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?

“Uneducated voters”

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

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

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

“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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