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What’s on your mind this election year? How well is democracy in America working for you? What issues matter most to you right now, and are this year’s presidential candidates paying enough attention to your concerns?

Since the launch of VOTE DEMOCRACY!, participants at screenings and events across the U.S. have been asked for their candid views on democracy and the challenges faced by Americans today. Watch their responses below.

Sundra Oakley, Los Angeles Excited About Politics (1:53) Sundra Oakley is energized about the prospect of a new president improving America’s image abroad. Launch player »

Ms. Ferraro, Chicago Don’t Impose Our Views Abroad (:55) Ms. Ferraro believes that America should provide resources and guidance to emerging democracies, while respecting their cultures, traditions and independence. Launch player »

Erin Davis, Nashville Education Needs to Be Fixed (:55) Erin Davis and many of her colleagues feel that No Child Left Behind relies too heavily on test scores as a measure of learning. Launch player »

David Ocanas, Los Angeles I Want a Change (:53) David Ocanas is worried about the “angst” he sees in the U.S. today and is hoping the next president can improve the tenor of today’s politics. Launch player »

Vera Mijojlic, Los Angeles Need a New Health Care System (1:11) Vera Mijojlic says the next president has to make more than “cautious” and “cosmetic” changes to our health care system. Launch player »

Vilma Cueva, Nashville Economy Tied to Immigration (1:22) Vilma Cueva believes that we need to openly acknowledge how much our economy depends on an immigrant work force. Launch player »

Eddy, San Francisco U.S. vs. U.K. Democracy (1:27) Eddy looks at the differences between American and British democracies. Launch player »

Martina Wilson, Oakland Broadening the Conversation (:56) Martina Wilson encourages us to prioritize what issues and concerns matter the most to us. Launch player »

Kyle Dunham, San Francisco Democracy Is Freedom (:55) Kyle Dunham believes that a good democracy ensures the freedom to say what’s on your mind. Launch player »

Robert Ackelson, Oakland We Need to Vote (:48) Robert Ackelson urges everyone to vote, despite whatever faults exist with our democracy. Launch player »