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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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“The ultra-right white ‘Christians.'”

Diane , 72
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?

“protect democracy”

Kyra , 20
Why is voting important to you?

“If we lose our right to vote we lose our right to choose”

Maribel , 57
Why is voting important to you?

“my vote doesn’t count”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“politicians invested in turning back the times”

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

“Good citizens live according to God”

Anonymous , 62
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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