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Chapter 5: Raise Less Corn and More Hell

The Only Thing That Lasts

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Rural Radicalism and the Legacy of Populism

This chapter explores the Southern Tenant Farmers Union's radicalism amidst the rural political awakening, emphasizing the collective identity formed due to threats to land ownership. It also contrasts historical and contemporary populism, revealing how land issues continue to shape rural political dynamics.

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