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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.

Filters

“It’s our right – appreciate it!”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“I get to decide who decides for me”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“Failing to listen to the concerns of community members”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Honors the ancestors who fought and died for the right”

Sharonda
Why is voting important to you?

“Keep bad actors out of positions”

Trenton citizens
Why is voting important to you?

“We need leaders whose morals and values align with ours”

Trenton citizens
Why is voting important to you?

“Many fought for our rights”

Anonymous
Why is voting important to you?

“The bedrock of our democracy”

Gerald
Why is voting important to you?

“Dismissing whole communities from voting”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“God given right of being a good citizen”

Linda , 71
Why is voting important to you?

“The right for all citizens to speak their truth”

Tom , 68
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“To have a say in our government”

Cathy , 57
Why is voting important to you?

“One nation with equal rights”

Anonymous
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

“Following your responsibilities”

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

“I was happy to see that New York State had a Right to Life party”

Lisa , 60
What do you remember about the first time you voted?

“So many people forget the right to vote”

Tamara , 22
Why is voting important to you?

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