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30 Years for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Our research helped usher in significant reforms

… Roe awards and developed the popular theory of change known today as the Overton Window — named after our late vice president, Joe Overton, the namesake of another SPN award. The Mackinac Center is a state think …

From Long Shot to Victory

Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight

… architects of our long-term strategy was my best friend and, before he died in a plane crash in June 2003, Mackinac’s senior vice president, Joe Overton. This great triumph for liberty is a tribute to him as much as it is to any person or any organization. Joe, we did it — just as you knew we would, …

Regular Joe

… an article on the late Joe Overton, the man behind the Overton Window concept of political possibilities. Overton was vice president of the … Lehman, a close friend of Overton's, provided insight into Joe Overton's personality and dedication …

Wedding Toast to Joseph and Helen Overton

… gentlemen, welcome to this reception for Joe and Helen Overton. Allow me please to say a few words and to propose … heart as anything I’ve ever put to words. Joe Overton has been my best friend for many years now. He … the hearts of all of us not just because Joe Overton chose you, but equally because you chose him. …

Exploiting a Window of Opportunity

… political thriller with the Overton Window as its main plot element, … window of opportunity. The Overton Window of Political Possibility … late vice president, Joseph Overton. The "window" represents the … in time. Contending ideas, Overton observed, shift the window … influence public policy. After Overton died, Mackinac Center colleagues …

Overton Window Video From Glenn Beck Show

… Friend, Thank you for visiting our Overton Window website and expressing interest … Beck’s show last night to discuss the Overton Window of Political Possibility, … developed by my late colleague Joe Overton. In case you missed the interview … go into more detail about how the Overton Window works. Please tune in and …

‘It’s focused on destroying credibility instead of dealing with facts’

Jarrett Skorup on persuasion in the political debate

… explains why that is on this week’s Overton Window podcast. One reason is that … issue is inside or outside of the Overton Window is helpful in figuring out … lowering taxes is well outside of the Overton Window, people need to be persuaded … Check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘The moral argument is what wins’

Jimmy Walker on raising funds by making a better case for free-market ideas

… about the role of fundraising for the Overton Window podcast. He says that people … electricity, even if that is outside of the Overton Window right now. Walker works to … public schools instead. “Shifting the Overton Window is all about who makes the … Check out the conversation at the Overton Window podcast.