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 Republican Party has gone down a rabbit hole”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“There seems to be an effort towards autocracy”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Power in choosing our government”
Why is voting important to you?
“Loyalty towards a party rather than majority’s wellbeing”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“the enforcement arm”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“They forget to reply to their constituents needs”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“They want to divide Americans”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Extreme positioning to activate their base”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Unless you’re a straight, cisgender, white man your voice is rarely heard”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Narcissism in the general population”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“The first time I voted was in 1960 – for John F. Kennedy”
What do you remember about the first time you voted?
“Even if my side doesn’t succeed, I want to try”
Why is voting important to you?
“Divided nation”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Good people in power”
Why is voting important to you?
“White nationalistic fascist conservatives”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
“Lack of diversity in power”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
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