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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“Help the elderly people and the community of need”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
First name: Mina
Age: 9
Town: Lawrenceville
“Help the community”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
To be a good citizen is to help the community!!
First name: Niya
Age: 9
Town: Lawrenceville
“There were party levers”
What do you remember about the first time you voted?
The polling station was in a local elementary school. There were party levers. Only time I have seen that.
First name: James
Age: 51
Town: Lawrenceville
“Good citizens live according to God”
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
Good citizens live according to God Almighty our creator’s way as in the inspired written Bible that has outlasted
“Equal educational opportunity…Accessible healthcare…Freedom of speech…”
What are the main challenges facing democracy today?
- Equal educational opportunity for all citizens
- Accessible healthcare for citizens
- Freedom of speech, opinion
- People just being mean to each other
First name: M
Age: 59
Town: L
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