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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“Be responsible for your own actions”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Presidential Executive orders no not convey the full meaning of the original laws”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Legislative stagnation”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Have respect for the law”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Be law abiding”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Giving equal preference to hear what others say”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Telling the whole truth”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Make sure that the laws being passed are fair to all”
Why is voting important to you?
“Rampant anti-Asian racism”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Inaction by the highest authorities”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“They want to divide Americans”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“The laws of our society”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Help the people who are poor”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“To respect others”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“To be informed about issues facing your community”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Respecting laws”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Pay your taxes”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“They valued the rule of here and never failed to vote”
Why is voting important to you?
“Obeying the law and paying taxes”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Law abiding person that works hard”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Being up to date with what is happening in politics”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Voting can impact our laws and very way of life”
Why is voting important to you?
“Creating a net positive effect on the world”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Provide for the community and obey laws”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Using skills or talents to contribute to society”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Following the laws”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Follow the laws”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
“Your voice is heard”
What do you remember about the first time you voted?
“media not reporting facts”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
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