The Nation kindly invited me to write an op-ed on my run for North Carolina's Commissioner of Agriculture.
This office doesn't get much attention, but it's crucial to democracy. Local politics & corruption don't stay local.
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/commissioner-agriculture-north-carolina-democrat/
Money quote on our incumbent Commissioner of Agriculture:
"One hog farmer put it to me this way. 'Politicians are a bit like piggies. They're frisky… But then they discover corn and become hogs.'
"He paused and went on. 'Maybe it’s time to put this one in the smokehouse.'”
Bottom line? Rural poverty drives radicalization. Republicans in our state are driving rural poverty. And farmers know it.
It's time for leadership that works for us, instead of draining our countryside dry with mismanagement, trade wars, and fraud.
I'm sitting with rural communities in North Carolina to hear from them unfiltered.
They have a lot to say about how corruption in our state's legislature, farm lending, & other agencies affect them.
Most leaders don't take this time. Why? It takes away from time with donors.
I'm able to do this because of grassroots fundraising. Your donations are working. Thanks to you I'm able to get out there & put power back into people's hands.
Anything you can give helps- and for those who've already given, thank you!
Sarah Taber
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