Happy New Year 2023 from LSE USAPP!

We’d like to thank all of our readers for reading LSE USAPP in 2022, our ninth full year of publishing commentary on US politics and policy.

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In 2023 we’ll be bringing you more expert commentary from academic experts from the LSE and beyond.

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Look out for continued coverage of important US policy issues, including the lead up to the 2024 presidential primaries

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Thank you for a wonderful 2022 on behalf of all of us at the Los Alamos Arts Council and the staff at the Fuller Lodge Art Center.

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This year has been full of exciting moments, both ups and downs. From films to fires, camps to craft fairs, scarecrows to holiday lights

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we are so thankful for everyone who pulled together and supported us as we transition into our 56th year.

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We brought in talent from all over our county and northern New Mexico and many of us have our roots in the Arts Council whether

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