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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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“Politicians polarizing the citizens”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Propaganda”

Avery
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Conspiracy ‘theories'”

Mari
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“Media to spread lies”

Marilyn
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“The threat of civil war”

Gerald
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Capitalism allows the rich too much control over government”

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

“People who question the integrity of election results”

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

“Reagonomics”

Barry , 71
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“Misinformation”

Lorene , 60
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Hyper partisanship coupled with dishonesty”

Kim , 41
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“Threats against free speech”

Sue , 75
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“Loyalty towards a party rather than majority’s wellbeing”

Aliya , 60
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Leaders inciting or insinuating violence”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“False news”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Hate of immigrants”

Allison , 65
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“Voter suppression…funding…misinformation…lack of faith….”

Jean , 67
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“Demagoguery and jingoism”

Linda , 68
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“Donald Trump and his lies”

Joe , 64
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Rampant anti-Asian racism”

Anonymous
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“Ratings prevailed”

James , 79
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“Ultra conservative supreme court”

Paul , 74
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“Division among political, racial and religious groups”

Esther , 96
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“False info being spread via social media”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Misinformation”

Larry , 62
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“Uninformed citizens”

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

“Extreme polarization”

Megan , 19
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Misinformation or contradictory information”

Sharika , 17
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“my vote doesn’t count”

Anonymous
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“Misinformation”

Marrin , 30
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