The second night of the Republican National Convention featured several speakers few had heard of before tonight: Jason Joyce, a lobster fisherman from Maine; Cris Peterson, a dairy farmer in Wisconsin; John Peterson, the owner of a metal fabrication business from Wisconsin; and more.

These are ordinary people who have worked for what they’ve built, often underappreciated but important nonetheless. They perform vital services that many of us take for granted, and the RNC gave them a much-needed voice.