Donald Trump is executing a maximalist strategy that stretches and erodes norms and civil liberties while rapidly shifting the Overton window and encountering little resistance.
Donald Trump's second-term maximalist strategy systematically normalizes erosion of civil liberties by pushing norms, expanding the Overton window, and meeting little resistance.
Chapter 13: How Trump radicalizes debate to sway opinion
Trump uses Overton Window tactics to radicalize public debate with shocking proposals to shift the bounds of acceptable policy, then implements moderated measures.
How unthinkable ideas can reshape our cities for the better
Normalizing good urbanism requires long-term cultural change and sustained advocacy to shift the Overton window toward walkable, bike-friendly infrastructure.