An environmentalist, a landowner and a libertarian walk into a barn
A Libertarian, a Landowner, and an Environmentalist Enter a Barn: The Unlikely Coalition That Upended Iowa’s Pipeline Politics
In a twist that defied traditional political lines, a surprising alliance formed in Iowa, uniting an environmentalist, a private landowner, and a libertarian. This unexpected trio became the focal point of a complex struggle over a proposed pipeline, revealing how the project fractured established political loyalties and forced unlikely partners to join forces.
Source: The Economist Generated at: 2026-04-09 13:08:24 UTC

