Bella Barcellona Photography

#thisiswhatdemocracylookslike #iamnotapreexistingcondition "I am very worried about the future of healthcare in our country. As a woman, I worry about being able to afford essential healthcare services. I also fear that my conditions won't be taken seriously or won't be covered under the changing policies. There is still a lot of stigma around mental illness and I don't think a lot people understand the connections it can have to your physical health. I wish I could live in a world where people don't have to fear being labeled a "pre-existing condition" and aren't denied care because of it. As a public health student, I want health to become a right for all people and not a privilege. Unfortunately, I think we are moving away from this idea and I am very scared of what the consequences might be." - Sierra #photography #activism #dumptrump #democracy #LoveTrumpsHate #obamacare #affordablehealthcare #medicine #contraceptives #birthcontrol #luxurytax #mentalhealth #nomorestigmas #coveragematters #healthinsurance #hcsm #healthcare #health #healthy #healthtalk #advocacy #photoadvocacy #stoptrump #humanrights #publichealth #womenshealth #insurance #disabilityinsurance @huffpostwomen @femalecollective (at Portland, Oregon)

Today is Denim Day. Today I wear a jean jacket in support of all survivors. There is no excuse for rape. Join me in showing support for peace over violence! If you want more information about Denim Day please visit http://denimdayinfo.org

On Earth Day 2017 Portlanders gathered at the Morrison Bridge to denounce 45 and his administration's war on science and facts. #earthday #earthday2017 #marchforscience #portland #oregon #sciencerules #standforscience #factbased #sciencemarch #whyimarch #science #resist #noaltfactshere #sciencematters #protest #STEM #STEAM #sciencemarchsign #standupforscience #sciencenotsilence #pdx #protestkids #scientists #teachers #frack #billnye #scienceguy #startrek #truth #fact @nature_org (at Portland, Oregon)

The superhero we need. On Earth Day 2017 Portlanders gathered at the Morrison Bridge to denounce 45 and his administration's war on science and facts. #earthday #earthday2017 #marchforscience #portland #oregon #sciencerules #standforscience #factbased #sciencemarch #whyimarch #science #resist #noaltfactshere #sciencematters #protest #STEM #STEAM #sciencemarchsign #standupforscience #sciencenotsilence #pdx #protestkids #scientists #teachers #frack #billnye #scienceguy #startrek #truth #fact (at Portland, Oregon)

On Earth Day 2017 Portlanders gathered at the Morrison Bridge to denounce 45 and his administration's war on science and facts. #earthday #earthday2017 #marchforscience #portland #oregon #sciencerules #standforscience #factbased #sciencemarch #whyimarch #science #resist #noaltfactshere #sciencematters #protest #STEM #STEAM #sciencemarchsign #standupforscience #sciencenotsilence #pdx #protestkids #scientists #teachers #frack #billnye #scienceguy #startrek #truth #fact (at Portland, Oregon)

At the #portland #marchforscience stand up for the #earth stand up for #logic stand up for #science #pdxprotest #earthday (at Tom McCall Waterfront Park)

Happy #graduation to the amazing Bijoux! I had a blast taking your pictures on Pacific's campus. ConGRADulations! #grad #pacificu #classof2017 #chemistry #college #university #gradphotos #capandtassle (at Pacific University)

To kick off Sexual Assault Awareness month at Pacific University, Campus Wellness through a consent color run. To kick off the event they talked about the future events they will hold during the rest of April as well as explained the importance of consent education in our colleges and communities. Participants ran through 75 pound of powder of varying color for the chance to get a shirt that states "Consent is Mandatory" #SAAM #April #sexualassaultawareness #consentissexy #consentismandatory #consent #colorrun #color #rainbow #endrapeculture #stoprapeculture #pacificu (at Pacific University)

#ChinsUpFangsOut "I love animals dearly, regardless of how "wild" they are. I had the wonderful experience of taking pictures with malamute/wolf dogs, and it was the best. It breaks my heart knowing that the current administration has repealed Alaskan bear hunting regulations, which also includes wolves. Hibernating bears are NOT a threat to you and they don't deserve to be slaughtered in cold blood. Hunters who are killing bears in front of their cubs are tearing families apart, and then don't understand why bears can be aggressive. Maybe it's not even aggression; maybe it's fear and defending themselves. A wolf is cautious, wary, and uncertain about humans, and rightfully so. People assume that we own this land— we don't, we share it with the wildlife. I would be wary of humans if I were a wolf because these animals are destroying my home time and time again. Wolves are shot and killed for no reason at all and destroying packs. Wolves are pack oriented and fiercely loyal. People need to truly study and understand the true nature of the wildlife before making assumptions and learn to share their home and respect their needs. I implore the Alaskan state government to continue to make laws in protecting the wildlife because the wildlife is essential for the betterment of this Earth." - Kaitlin #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #photoseries #bears #wolf🐺 #animal #AnimalRights #oregon #alaska #SJRes18 #animalsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #timberwolves #wildlife #wildlifephotography #stoptrophyhunting #gocrueltyfree #malamutes (at Portland, Oregon)

"Nevertheless She Persisted is an important phrase to me because it shows the ability of women to continue on strongly despite all of the phrases, negative comments, and disapproval they face in their day to day lives. Women shouldn't have to live in constant fear of what's out there waiting to harm them." – Tabitha #neverthelessshepersisted #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #LetLizSpeak #shepersisted #futureisfemale #nastywoman #elizabethwarren #genderstereotypes #resist #TheRisistance #feminism #equality #fuckpoliteness #femalestrong #EverydaySexism #intersectionality #gotconsent #photography #activism #sexualassaultawareness #dontrape

"As a woman I feel as though I have to fight every day to be taken seriously. I have never been an emotional person and I despise when women are described as "irrational". It's just another way women are discredited. Especially as a woman of science, the results I present should not be judged by my gender. Facts are facts. They don't care about whether or not you have a vagina. And you know what? Men have feelings too! And that's ok!"- Bijoux #neverthelessshepersisted #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #LetLizSpeak #shepersisted #futureisfemale #nastywoman #elizabethwarren #genderstereotypes #resist #TheRisistance #feminism #equality #fuckpoliteness #femalestrong #EverydaySexism #intersectionality #photography #activism #facts #womeninscience #NotTooEmotional #emotionsareok (at Portland, Oregon)

“I participated in (the) "nevertheless, she persisted" picture because I think it's really discouraging that our society is so sexist that it would keep girls from following their passions merely because of their sex. Unintentionally, my father was telling me that I'm not strong enough to play football because I will get hurt by the guys. In a way, I'm glad I was told no because I was able to find rugby for myself and prove myself to be stronger than I thought I was. I hope this poster would encourage girls all around the world to pursue their dreams and show their strength. I believe in you.” - Kaitlin #neverthelessshepersisted #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #LetLizSpeak #shepersisted #futureisfemale #nastywoman #elizabethwarren #genderstereotypes #resist #TheRisistance #feminism #equality #fuckpoliteness #femalestrong #EverydaySexism #intersectionality #photography #activism #womeninsports #playlikeagirl #football #rugby #believeinyourself (at Portland, Oregon)

"While we have made progress towards equal rights, there are still harsh realities of sexism's persistence. Women still make less money than men, without paid family leave women who want to be mothers are forced to make hard choices, street harassment is all too common, and 1 in 5 college women are sexually assaulted before they graduate. It is for these reasons and many more that I will continue to persist and fight against sexism, racism, homophobia and all other forms of oppression through acts large and small." - Kathleen #neverthelessshepersisted #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #LetLizSpeak #shepersisted #futureisfemale #nastywoman #elizabethwarren #genderstereotypes #resist #TheRisistance #feminism #equality #fuckpoliteness #femalestrong #EverydaySexism #intersectionality #gotconsent #photography #activism #sexualassaultawareness (at Portland, Oregon)

"Being a little person, Asian and female is hard for someone to be taken seriously. I always got doubted and told I couldn't do it. Anything really, people doubted or judged. Getting my license and driving a big truck was my first "in your face, I can do anything you can do" moment. No one ever expects someone like me to hop down from the driver’s seat but it doesn't stop them from trying to question my ability. Yes I do drive a big truck. Yes I can drive perfectly fine. Yes you can take your criticism and doubt somewhere else."- Rachel Taketa #neverthelessshepersisted #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #LetLizSpeak #shepersisted #futureisfemale #nastywoman #elizabethwarren #genderstereotypes #resist #TheRisistance #feminism #equality #fuckpoliteness #littleperson #intersectionality #notyourasiansidekick (at Portland, Oregon)