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That puts a bow on the third presidential debate and on the 2016 debates generally. As usual, you can re-experience the final debate’s splendor by starting at the bottom of this live blog and scrolling up. You can also listen to our post-debate Elections podcast, or watch video of the taping below.

Las Vegas Sun

Jacob Thompson, director of 51ԹϺs debate team, welcomes students attending a viewing party for the first presidential debate of 2016, Monday September 26, 2016.

KNPR News

The diversification of Nevada’s population and economy prompted the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and 51ԹϺ to create an education program for professionals interested in better understanding government operations in the Silver State.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Politicians often speak of taking campaigns to the grass-roots level, but Dr. Jacob Thompson and his 51ԹϺ students are digging even deeper, planting the seeds of election education across the Clark County School District.

Las Vegas Review Journal

51ԹϺ’s ailing journalism school will soon welcome a new leader and update its class offerings as officials tackle a scathing external review that called for sweeping program changes last year.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Martin, a former sex buyer, admits he’s never been faithful in any relationship. So when the urge to cheat struck again after he got married and had kids, he thought the logical thing to do would be to pay for sex.

Las Vegas Review Journal

About 72 percent of the juvenile victims of human trafficking in Nevada come from within the state, experts said Wednesday.

Las Vegas Review Journal

About 72 percent of the juvenile victims of human trafficking in Nevada come from within the state, experts said Wednesday.

USApp – American Politics and Policy

The 14th Amendment guarantees that Americans are all equal under the law, but in reality this is often not the case. In new research which covers nearly 78,000 felony defendants, Gillian M. Pinchevsky and Benjamin Steiner examined the whether or not criminal defendants received different treatment based on their sex or other characteristics during their pretrial period. They find that compared to men, female defendants were treated more leniently during the pretrial process. In addition, women arrested for more serious offenses were treated more harshly than other women.

KNPR News

A few weeks ago, the Salt Lake Tribune reported a story that has reverberated around the world.
Students of Brigham Young University who report sexual assault under the provisions of Title IX are often themselves investigated for violations of the school’s honor code.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Money can buy just about anything in Las Vegas.

Inside this 24/7 town, it’s easy to find whatever soothes a craving. That Sin City culture is further accentuated in its motto, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”

KNPR News

Vice President Joe Biden and musician Lady Gaga made a stop at 51ԹϺ today to promote a new White House initiative to prevent sexual assaults.