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Ryan LaRochelle
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Senior Lecturer at the Cohen Institute for Leadership and Public Service at the University of Maine. Researching and teaching about American political development and political history. Views are mine, not my employers. https://www.ryanlarochelle.com
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‘Tis the season.
A decorated Christmas tree A decorated mantel
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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The best office mate.
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Ornament highlights
All the Way with LBJ ornament Phish ornament Ornament of a yellow lab with a goofy face with the caption Naughty or Nice?
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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This rather plump squirrel seems quite content munching on our compost pile.
A very pudgy squirrel
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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I mean, seriously, what could be better than this?
An adorable yellow lab laying in front of a roaring fire.
November 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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I think my greatest public service is sharing university press book sale info whenever I get it.
Get 40% off all titles with discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 at checkout. Orders that reach $75 or more will receive free shipping.*
November 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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I've got the unenviable task of taking over as editor of Clio, the APSA Politics and History newsletter after @shamiragelbman.bsky.social made good on her threat to step down 😉

The call for submissions for the Winter 25-26 issue is live. Please be in touch if you're interested in writing something!
Dear Politics & History Section Members, After several years at the helm, Shamira Gelbman has stepped down as our trusted Clio editor. I will do my best to fill her shoes! I am now accepting submissions for the Winter 2025-26 issue of Clio, which will be circulated in January. While anything of reasonable length and interest to the section will be considered, the following are especially welcome: Op-ed style pieces that lend historical perspective to current events Research notes, especially those that highlight new historical data sources or methodological approaches Pedagogical innovations and reflections on teaching politics and history Member news and announcements In addition, if you or someone you know has recently published a first book, please let me know so that we can arrange to feature it in the “First Books” section. If you have ideas for regular features you'd like to see in future issues of the newsletter (e.g. book reviews and responses; "state of the field" roundtables; teaching notes; etc.) please pass them along as I think about how to ensure that Clio remains a relevant and engaging forum for the section. Please send all submissions and inquiries to me at ryan.m.larochelle@maine.edu. The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 19. All the best, Ryan LaRochelle
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM