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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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“Team mentality”

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

“Not afraid to fight against greed and fraud”

Marilyn
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Community involved”

Anonymous
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?

“Considers the lives of their neighbors”

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

“Apathy is lethal”

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

“Loss of emotioanalism and pragmatism”

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

“Empathize with people who have different views”

Steve , 28
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Care for the people around you”

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

“Kind and loving person who would go out of their way for someone else”

Liliana , 9
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Don’t be selfish”

Kay , 80
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?

“Not littering”

Megan , 19
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Politics will not change people, good people will”

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

“Using skills or talents to contribute to society”

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

“Following the laws”

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

“Stand for the ones who need our help

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

“Have some compassion and empathy!”

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

“follow the rules”

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

“respect for others”

Anonymous , 95
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“What we say and how we say it matters”

Eileen , 41
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“culture of quickness”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Practicing radical empathy”

Allie , 26
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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