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The Briefing with Albert Mohler

Monday, June 3, 2024

Jun 3, 2024
Reporters Natalie Kitroeff and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega discuss elections in Mexico, South Africa, and India. The podcast also covers the controversial California bill on transgender rights in schools and Melinda French Gates' $1 billion donation to abortion rights organizations.
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  • Elections in totalitarian states seek credibility through polls, raising questions on global electoral democracy adoption.
  • Debates in California highlight tensions between parental rights and state intervention in transgender issues.

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Evolution of Electoral Democracy

Elections have become a norm worldwide, even in regimes without constitutional freedoms. While many past elections in totalitarian states lacked legitimacy, governments sought credibility through elections. The development of electoral democracy, rooted in English-speaking nations like Britain and the US, raised questions about the global adoption of elections. This shift from monarchies to electoral systems signifies a recent historical change.

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