NB: Posting on behalf of Ariel, whose work firewall has a vendetta against our humble blog. #resist 

First: 14 animals that are feminist AF.

Second, a poem that resonates with pregnant me SO MUCH, with thanks to Einat for inspiring my dive into nayyirah waheed:

and i said to my body. softly. 'i want

to be your friend.' it took a 

long breath. and replied 'i have

been waiting my whole life for

this.' 

-nayyirah waheed