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Inequality and the effects of globalization are key factors in the decline of democracy, according to Park. (Leon Gopaul / For The Heights)

“Democracy Is Not Fixed”: Park Discusses Democracy’s Global Decline

Henry Lopez and Toni Idowu October 9, 2025
Although globalization has historically allowed democracy to succeed in the creation of the current world order, it is also the reason why it is currently failing globally, according to Myung-Lim Park. 
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

Her Body, His Budget

Elizabeth Pozniakova March 23, 2025
Erectile dysfunction affects 19 percent of the male population and receives five times more research funding than premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which 90 percent of women endure each month. In addition, 31 percent of women experience severe reproductive or gynecologic problems, yet a narrow 2 percent of publicly funded research is dedicated to female reproductive biology.
A Persistent Inequality

A Persistent Inequality

Joseph Staruski February 22, 2017
"For a city proud of its strong support for social justice, where people proudly state 'Don't blame me, I’m from Boston,' this seems utterly ironic."
China's Troubling Economy

China’s Troubling Economy

Rebecca Moretti January 26, 2017
"The Chinese economy, though in certaın aspects open, is still ultimately controlled and desıgned to benefit the communist elite. China’s economic liberalizatıon is more easily understood as a form of crony capitalism, rather than a truly liberal economy wıth far reaching benefits."
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