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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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“Holding elected officials accountable”

Sharonda
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Participate and share your opinions”

Anonymous , 18
Why is voting important to you?

“Participating in your civic responsibilities”

Anonymous , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Gives a citizen a sense of responsibility”

Anonymous , 18
Why is voting important to you?

“Be responsible for your own actions”

Bryan , 37
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Afterwards, I felt a sense of pride and liberation”

Lena , 24
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“Don’t sit on the sidelines”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Apathy is lethal”

Mariah , 37
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“make democracy happy”

Idannis
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Sense of responsibility”

Ekta , 45
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“Pride and fear”

Marsha , 70
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“The laws of our society”

Jordan , 35
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Following your responsibilities”

Prech' , 52
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“Obeying the law and paying taxes”

Sean , 18
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“values of the preamble of the Constitution”

Cheyenne , 32
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“we are dependent upon each other”

Krista , 40
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“takes individual responsibility”

Greg , 28
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“to help”

Anonymous
What does it mean to be a good citizen?

“we all have responsibility”

Barbara , 88
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“contribute to the fabric of democracy”

Claire , 60
Why is voting important to you?

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