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Joseph P. Overton

The late Joseph Overton was senior vice president of the Mackinac … time of his passing in 2003. Overton played a key role in establishing … change, posthumously named the "Overton Window," has gained national …

Joseph P. Maguire

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Joseph Maguire is a member of the Board of Directors of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. … properties throughout Michigan since 1924. Joseph Maguire holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics …

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Think Tank Leader Dies In Plane Crash

Joseph P. Overton (1960-2003)

Joseph P. Overton, 43, of Midland, passed away Monday, June … Haven, Mich., to Kathryn J. Overton and the late Lawrence G. Overton. Joe Overton was senior vice president …

The Overton Window

… support that same policy? The Overton Window of Political Possibility … Frequently Asked Questions Joseph P. Overton, former senior vice … the mid-1990s by the late Joseph P. Overton, who was senior … Become Mainstream Read more Joseph P. Overton Biography Read more … Ideas Become Policy Read more Joseph G. Lehman | Free Markets Series …

Joseph P. Overton Library Dedication

… late senior vice president. Among the display items on the walls of the Joseph P. Overton Library are words from one of the eulogies delivered at Joe's funeral on …

‘Now it’s simply referred to as the Overton Window, as if everyone knows what it is’

Larry Reed and Joe Lehman on the Overton Window and Joe Overton

… that range is called the Overton Window. It is named for the late Joseph P. Overton, a vice president at the Mackinac Center. Joe Overton’s work still influences Mackinac … is the inspiration for the Overton Window podcast. It is a special …

Lehman Talks Overton

Mackinac president discusses the shifting of public debate and the life of Joe Overton on podcast

Has the Overton Window shifted to the point where it's acceptable to discuss...the Overton Window? Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman talked recently … Window itself and the life of Joseph P. Overton. While the Overton Window …

MACKINAC CENTER MOURNS LOSS OF LEADER

For Immediate Release

… and senior vice president, Joseph P. Overton. One of the Center’s key leaders for 11-1/2 years, Overton was killed at approximately … aircraft in Tuscola County. Overton’s contributions to the Mackinac … “legion and long-lasting,” said Joseph G. Lehman, executive vice …

Joseph P. Overton

Joseph P. Overton, 43, of Midland, passed away June 30, 2003, … Haven, Mich., to Kathryn J. Overton and the late Lawrence G. Overton. He graduated from Midland’s … known that a big part of Joe Overton’s considerable legacy will …

The Overton Window of Political Possibility

The Overton Window // A Case Study

The Overton Window of Political Possibility is a model to explain how changes … As society embraces new ideas, the Overton Window shifts to include additional … W. Reed and Senior Vice President Joseph P. Overton recommend that Michigan adopt a right-to-work …

Joseph P. Overton: Character for a Free Society

… of a friend and colleague, Joseph P. Overton. Killed in a tragic plane … you don’t possess.” Joe Overton was the straightest straight-shooter … is becoming known as the “Overton Window of Political Possibilities” … within days of the tragedy a Joseph P. Overton Leadership Center …

Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman To Discuss Overton Window on Glenn Beck’s Fox News Show Today

Beck’s new book borrows title and premise from theory developed by late Center vice president

… Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman is scheduled to … EDT today to discuss the Overton Window of Political Possibility, … the mid-1990s by the late Joseph P. Overton, formerly the Center's senior … president. Beck's new book, "The Overton Window," was released June …

Joe Lehman Explains the Overton Window on Fox News Channel With Glenn Beck

Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman appeared on "The … Wednesday evening to discuss the Overton Window of Political Possibility, … created in the mid-1990s by Joseph P. Overton, the Center's late senior … president. Beck's new book, "The Overton Window," was released June …

Mackinac Center Guarantees $350,000 to Save Public School Teachers' Jobs

… Senior Vice President Joseph Overton stated that the district … difference in their lives," Overton wrote.  "If we have to choose … it is being spent." said Overton.  "With parents sacrificing … accepted our offer yet," Overton said Mar. 1.  "The primary … saving teachers' jobs."  Overton cited the union's recently …

Westwood Letter

… the phone number and address on page one of this letter. Sincerely, Joseph P. Overton Senior Vice President cc: Dr. Equilla F. Bradford, Superintendent

Letter to the Westwood Community Schools Board of Education

… the phone number and address on page one of this letter. Sincerely,   Joseph P. Overton Senior Vice President   cc:        Dr. Equilla F. Bradford, Superint …

Group Offers to Take Over Westwood Community Schools to Reverse Loss of Students

Mackinac Center: Improve Quality of Education, Don't Trap Children

… this exactly backwards," said Mackinac Center Senior Vice President Joseph Overton. "With a schools-of-choice program, parents will continue to live in … competitive. "This public school district needs an attitude change," said Overton. "Instead of viewing parents as the problem, administrators need to view …

Joe Lehman to Discuss 'Overton Window' on Glenn Beck Show at 5:20 P.M. on Fox News Channel

Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman is scheduled to appear … EDT today to discuss the Overton Window of Political Possibility, … created in the mid-1990s by Joseph P. Overton, the Center's late senior … president. Beck's new book, "The Overton Window," was released June …

Does Giving Government Unlimited Power Really Protect the Environment

… Delene.  Is this how we want to protect Michigan's environment?   #####  (Joseph P. Overton is senior vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Midland-based …

Michigan Public School Teachers Launch a Non-Union Revolution

… their existence to forced support rather than their own merits. ##### (Joseph P. Overton is senior vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.  Permission …

Michigan Public School Teachers Launch a Non-Union Revolution

… that owe their existence to forced support rather than their own merits. Joseph P. Overton, J.D., is senior vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, …

An Inside Look at the Government-School Mentality

… to provide the level of quality our children need and deserve. # # # Joseph P. Overton, J.D., is senior vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, …

"Discrimination" at Private Clubs in Michigan

… approved a bill introduced by Senator Lana Pollack known as Public Act 70 (P. A. 70). This law amended Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by including … these groups from making organizational decisions based on race or gender. P. A. 70 also required that all adults using the club under a single membership …

Mackinac Center President to Discuss Overton Window Theory on Glenn Beck’s Radio Show Wednesday

Beck’s new book borrows title, premise from theory developed by Center scholar

… Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman is scheduled to … on June 9 to discuss the Overton Window of Political Possibility, … created in the mid-1990s by Joseph P. Overton, the Center's late senior … work of fiction titled "The Overton Window," due to be released …

Eulogy by Joseph G. Lehman

… message to honor the life of Joseph P. Overton Monday, July 7, 2003 By Joseph G. Lehman, Executive Vice … love the way God works. Joe Overton was a man who did not seek … particular detail. God gave Joe Overton immense professional talents. …

Vouchers or Tax Credits for Full School Choice?

Which is the better vehicle?

… today. Matthew J. Brouillette and Joseph P. Overton are director of education policy … Patrick L. Anderson, Richard McLellan, Joseph P. Overton, and Gary Wolfram, "The Universal …

Advancing People and Privatization

… of enterprises where they had no business operating in the first place. Michael LaFaive is managing editor of Michigan Privatization Report. Joseph Overton is senior vice president with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman Honored with 2013 Roe Award at State Policy Network Annual Meeting

‘I accept the award on behalf of our team and dedicate it to them’

… MIDLAND — Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman was chosen as the 2013 Roe … them.” Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman is surrounded by his family, … and our late Senior Vice President Joseph P. Overton (1998). The Mackinac Center for …