In the immediate aftermath of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, religious leaders across the United States moved swiftly to reframe the events as not just political unrest, but a moral and democratic crisis. Leaders from numerous faith traditions condemned the violent attack on the Capitol, denouncing it as a betrayal of American democracy and a perversion of religious values.

A bipartisan group of Wisconsin business leaders formed the Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy to counter misinformation and protect the integrity of elections following attacks on the 2020 results. Through civic engagement efforts like voter education toolkits, paid time off for voting, and letters of support for election officials, the group worked to redeem public trust in election workers and reframe partisan narratives that undermined democracy.

Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss faced relentless threats and racist disinformation for simply doing their jobs as election workers. But instead of backing down, they fought back—exposing lies, winning in court, and proving that truth still holds power. Their courage is now a beacon for election workers everywhere, showing that no amount of intimidation can erase democracy.