Free and fair elections, with civility.
An action team of Rotarians and Rotaractors exploring reforms for free and fair elections, while practicing the respect and civility Rotary is known for.
Rotary values in civic life
We apply the Four-Way Test, Rotary's 7 Areas of Focus and the 8 Pillars of Positive Peace to the influence of money in politics, and we build constructive civic engagement.
Learn
Understand how money, district maps and campaign finance shape elections.
Talk
Discuss reform with people who disagree, using the Four-Way Test as a guide.
Act
Take practical steps as individuals, businesses and clubs.
What we explore
Money in politics
How large and hidden political spending affects our elections.
Fair district maps
How gerrymandering shapes representation.
Campaign finance
Reform ideas, including a constitutional amendment.
Polarization
How to lower the temperature and find common ground.
Rotary helped build the United Nations
Rotarians helped found the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945. Working for peace and good government is part of who we are.
Download the tools
Presentations and handouts from Democracy In A Box.
Take Rotary action
Ideas for individuals, businesses and clubs.
Connect
Join the conversation with Rotarians across the country.
Join the action team
Rotarians and Rotaractors who care about free and fair elections are welcome. Tell us about yourself and your club.