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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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“Rampant racial bias”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Treat all ethnicities with justice and equity and without prejudice”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Race relations”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Our dependence on China”

Nick , 72
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“White supremacy in office”

Rachel , 40
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“The Republican Party has gone down a rabbit hole”

Anonymous , 75
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“I went and canceled out a racist’s vote”

Anonymous
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“They want to divide Americans”

Kevin , 62
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Rampant anti-Asian racism”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Division among political, racial and religious groups”

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

“The nation is divided”

Tom , 59
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

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