Maya Butalid | Author, Activist & Storyteller
March 17, 2026
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The Distance Between Media Stories and Lived Experience
Stories in the news often shape how people understand life events. Yet many readers notice…
March 11, 2026
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Stigma Carried by Families of the Accused: Hidden Social Punishment
This article explains the stigma carried by families of the accused, why it happens, and…
March 3, 2026
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Diaspora Communities Born of Resistance: The Political Roots of Forced Migration and Identity
Many diaspora communities born of resistance did not begin with opportunity. They began with danger.…
February 25, 2026
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Memory and Selfhood Across Borders: Remembering Who We Are in Exile, Migration, and Diaspora Life
What happens to memory and selfhood across borders when a person leaves home? Does identity…
February 19, 2026
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How Headlines Shape Public Perceptions of Guilt: Media Framing, Bias, and the Court of Public Opinion
Every day, millions of people scan news sites and social media feeds. In seconds, headlines…
February 6, 2026
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The Emotional Cost of Public Judgment on Private Lives
Public opinion has always existed. But today, the emotional cost of public judgment on private…
February 1, 2026
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Political Activism and Forced Displacement
This article explains how political activism and forced displacement are connected. It shows why activists…
January 22, 2026
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Belonging After Forced Migration: Living Between Home and Elsewhere
Forced migration changes everything. When people flee war, violence, persecution, or natural disasters, they leave…
January 16, 2026
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Identity Formation in Political Exile: How Displacement Reshapes the Self
When Home Is Taken Away, Identity Changes Political exile does not only remove a person…