Democracy works better when we talk.

Ready to use programs that use Rotary principles to help people vote, get involved and disagree respectfully, building peace and a sustainable future.

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Democracy In A Box logo: a blue ballot box printed with a world map, a checked ballot going in, and the word VOTE
★ Every eligible voice counts

Ready to vote?

Register or check your registration in any state on the official U.S. government voting site.

33 days until Election Day, November 3, 2026

Register to vote Check your registration Find your polling place and representatives

Links go to Vote.gov, run by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Also see Can I Vote from the nation’s Secretaries of State.

Our approach

Guided by the Four-Way Test.

Democracy In A Box promotes representative democracy with proven, nonpartisan actions.

1

Is it the truth?

Facts first. Our tools help people find reliable information about voting and government.

2

Is it fair to all concerned?

Every program is nonpartisan and open to people across the political spectrum.

3

Will it build goodwill?

We teach people how to talk about politics safely and bridge divides with neighbors.

4

Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Stronger communities for everyone. When more people take part in civic life, our neighborhoods, towns and democracy all grow healthier.

11,000+nonpartisan groups are working on democracy in the United States. We help Rotarians find their place in that work.
Programs

Tools you can use today.

Everything in the box is nonpartisan and ready for a club meeting, a classroom or a community night.

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Agents of Influence

A game that shows how influence works in politics and how citizens can push back.

Play Agents of Influence
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4-7-8-17 AI Navigator

An AI guide that helps plan civic projects around Rotary’s frameworks.

Visit 47817.org
Rotary wheel

Rotarians for The American Promise

Rotarians exploring reforms for free and fair elections.

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We the People, U.S. Constitution

The U.S. Constitution

A free large-print booklet with the full Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all 27 amendments.

Download the PDF
Working together

Democracy, peace and fair elections.

Democracy In A Box works alongside partners who share one goal: a representative democracy where every voice is heard, elections are fair and neighbors can disagree in peace.

  • American Promise

    Free and fair elections. American Promise works across party lines for a constitutional amendment that lets Americans set reasonable limits on money in elections. Rotarians for The American Promise is the Rotary way in.

    americanpromise.netRotarians for The American Promise

  • Give Peace a Chance

    Peace starts with a conversation. Give Peace a Chance carries Rotary’s peacebuilding into everyday life, turning civil dialogue into lasting peace in our communities.

    givepeacechance.org

  • 4-7-8-17 Global Success Program

    Rate your project. 4-7-8-17 checks every project against the Four-Way Test, Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus, the 8 Pillars of Positive Peace and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    47817.org

  • Rotary Club of Newport Beach

    Our home club. A Rotary Global Service Club, embracing the future while respecting the past. Join us, partner with us or bring us a project.

    Visit the club

The 4-7-8-17 framework: the 4 questions of the Four-Way Test, Rotary's 7 Areas of Focus, the 8 Pillars of Positive Peace and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 4-7-8-17 framework. Rate your project at 47817.org The 8 Pillars of Positive Peace come from the Institute for Economics & Peace, creators of the Global Peace Index. Tap any of the 7 Areas of Focus tiles to learn more, or start with Promoting Peace.
Around the world

Democracy is a global project.

Where democracy stands today, according to the world’s leading nonpartisan research groups. Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and regions are part of the answer.

In the news

Democracy news.

The latest from two trusted, nonpartisan sources. These headlines update automatically.

Freedom House More

Journal of Democracy More

Five panelists on stage at EarthX 2026: four young leaders and Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin
Young leaders ask Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin questions at the Environmental Xperience, EarthX 2026.
Youth

Young People for a Better Future.

Our contest invites young people to share ideas for a stronger democracy. Students can also apply for a youth leadership internship.

  • 1
    Enter the contestShare your idea for making democracy work better in your community.
  • 2
    Become an internHelp run youth programs and build your own leadership skills.
  • 3
    Start a club projectRotaract and Interact clubs can bring these programs to their schools.

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Partners

In good company.

Nonpartisan organizations working for voting, fair elections and conversations across divides.

Our team

Who we are.

Zachary WeaverDirector
Don BenderSenior Advisor
Shreya KumarYouth Leadership Intern

Bring Democracy In A Box to your club.

Rotary and Rotaract clubs can run any of our programs. Tell us about your club and we will help you get started.

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