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The problem with romanticizing the overworked mother
Just because women can balance it all, doesn’t mean they should have to
October 12, 2022
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International Day of the Girl Child is a reminder that the battle for women’s rights is far from over
What are we really celebrating on this day?
October 11, 2022
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Editor's Note: Celebrating Three Years of 5XPress
Editor-in-chief Jeevan Sangha shares where we’ve been and where we’re going at the Press
October 6, 2022
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4 things I wish I knew about going to therapy
Everyone says go to therapy, but is it really the only way?
October 5, 2022
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If they stop, they die: Iranian protesters and journalists are fighting for freedom
Iranian protestors and journalists in growing danger as protests related to Amini's death continue
October 5, 2022
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Anxious mom series: That time I needed anxiety meds to get on a plane
Anxious mom is back to share her vacation epiphany
September 29, 2022
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Season 2 of "Desi Me Dating" pops off
Desi Me Dating by PopShift is back for season 2 and is a must-watch.
September 27, 2022
Community

Finding a new “Identity of Wellness”
5XPress sits down with Summan Kandola, entrepreneur and wellness activist about her new documentary.
September 14, 2022
Arts & culture

Pallavi Sharda on Netflix’s "Wedding Season" and the power of South Asian representation
5XPress sat down with actress Pallavi Sharda to talk all things “Wedding Season”
September 7, 2022
Conversation

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year
Struggling through my daughter’s separation anxiety this past year has been tough.
September 7, 2022
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Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur
Insights from trailblazing South Asians.
September 7, 2022
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Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love
A gentle love is an unwavering partnership, grounded in flaws, change, and joy.
August 31, 2022

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Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies
Her essays explore her views on power, control and sexuality as a woman
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Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce
An Indian show in English with exceptional writing and talent that portrays divorce in a nuanced way
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How Punjabi music videos fail brown models
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Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A breakdown of dumb things that were trending this week.
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A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

A New Year doesn’t have to mean a new you
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How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life
A life-changing moment taught me and my mom a powerful lesson on asking for more.
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Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year
All the stories we were talking, texting, and tweeting about in 2021.
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Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021
A list of books for every type of person—from the intersectional feminists to the rom-com obsessed.
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A Year in Review: 2021’s biggest moments and lessons
Some big lessons were learned in 2021.
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