Andrea Bechtel

Wisconsin School of Business Industry Relations. Education. Advocacy. Women's leadership. Political junkie. Chi Omega. Badger fan.

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@emilyanncain Would love to see you run and to support your Senate candidacy, Emily! ❤️💛

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@HeismanTrophy I want to vote for #FernandoMendoza 🔴⚪️🏈 #Heismendoza

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

Can’t wait to be at the @NYSE to ring the 🔔 in celebration of 125 years of bold leadership at @UWBusiness at @UWMadison, one of the oldest b-schools in the country! #BusinessBadger #OnWisconsin #WSB125 #NYSE

[Wisconsin School of Business @UWBusiness]

📣WSB is ringing the NYSE closing bell this Wednesday to celebrate 125 years of leadership & innovation!

Watch the livestream 10/22 at 3 p.m. CT: https://t.co/AFBvUFtT2H 

#WSB125 #NYSE

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@ETHSports Thanks for the boys IHSA golf coverage. Keep the screenshots of the leaderboard coming also! ⛳️

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@scc1897 Brings back great memories, Don! 🔥

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@scc1897 Looking good, Don. Cant wait to get back out there! ⛳️

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@Larry4961634935 @jaypo1961 FYI that Franken is a Harvard graduate, AOC has a degree from Boston University in international relations and economics, and Crockett is a lawyer.

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

Thank you to all the advocates, parents, and supporters who helped get this bill passed through the House and Senate. Great news for the safety of college students. #EndHazing #sorority #fraternity

[FSPAC @FSPAC]

🚨Historic win! The Stop Campus Hazing Act (S. 2901, H.R. 5646) passed Congress tonight! This crucial legislation will bring much-needed transparency and lasting cultural change to college campuses, helping to #endhazing. #fraternity #sorority #LegislativeVictory

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@garancemnz @lemondefr It was a pleasure to speak with you yesterday at Howard following Madame Vice President’s speech.

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@NathanJH31 Your rants today targeting a specific college football player have crossed the line. So inappropriate. Unfollowing.

[FSPAC @FSPAC]

In 1787, the Constitution was signed by delegates in Philadelphia, shaping our nation's future. Today, you can help shape the future of the #fraternity & #sorority experience! It's the final day of our #WeekofGiving—make your gift at https://t.co/ORfjyLMKDb before it's too late!

[Democrats Abroad @DemsAbroad]

@kateyforchange We’re voting from over 190 countries around the world!
Our abroad ballots are emailed on Sept 21st!
We’re voting with 6+million Americans living abroad!
1/2 of states let us return our ballots by email!

Know a US citizen living overseas? Make sure they https://t.co/83LXiK8hjZ!

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

Kamala Harris’ Black Sorority Is Her Secret Superpower. Sorority women continuing to make a difference in leadership, well beyond the college years! https://t.co/VcFHRSLIUE via @thedailybeast @FSPAC

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

Kudos to VP @KamalaHarris's @akasorority1908 forming its own PAC! https://t.co/u9fPcRuvvV @politico Nice mention of @FSPAC + D9 presidents' pledge to “meet this critical moment in history with an unprecedented voter registration, education and mobilization coordinated campaign”

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@SRuhle @kopps I ageee. @kopps is the best! Glad you’re enjoying your time in Wisconsin. 🍦

[Barry Burden @bcburden]

Milwaukee visitors to #RNC2024: please step outside, visit a park, or check out the lake on this beautiful day

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

I agree this recent cover of @TheEconomist is unbelievably offensive in its ableism and ageism, especially during #DisabilityPrideMonth. Do better!

[Puneet Singh Singhal @puneetsinghal22]

Ableism in One Picture: A Disappointing Stance by The Economist

The recent cover of The Economist, featuring a walker adorned with the Presidential Seal and the headline "No Way to Run a Country," is a blatant display of ableism. This image, from a publication that prides itself on insightful and balanced journalism, is both shocking and deeply disappointing.

The Implications of the Cover

1. Perpetuating Harmful Stereotypes: The cover reinforces the damaging stereotype that physical disability equates to incompetence or incapability. By implying that a person who uses a walker is unfit to lead, The Economist dismisses the abilities and potential of millions of individuals with disabilities.

2. Undermining Inclusivity: At a time when society is striving to be more inclusive and accepting, this cover sets us back. It suggests that those with physical disabilities cannot hold positions of power or influence, which is not only false but incredibly harmful.

3. Disrespect to Disabled Leaders: Many leaders with disabilities have made significant contributions across various fields. This cover disrespects their achievements and perpetuates a narrative that physical ability is a prerequisite for leadership, which is a gross misrepresentation of reality.

The Economist's Responsibility

As a respected news organization, The Economist has a responsibility to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusivity, not reinforce harmful biases. This cover fails in that responsibility and highlights a troubling acceptance of ableism within its editorial practices.

A Call for Accountability and Change

The Economist must be held accountable for this ableist representation. It should:

- Issue a Public Apology: Acknowledge the harm caused by this cover and apologize to the disability community.

- Commit to Inclusivity: Implement editorial guidelines that prevent such discriminatory content in the future.

- Highlight Disabled Voices: Dedicate space to stories of leaders and achievers within the disabled community to counteract the negative message this cover sends.

This cover by The Economist is more than just a poor editorial choice; it is an affront to the progress made towards disability inclusion. It is a stark reminder of the pervasive ableism that still exists in media and society. We must demand better from our news organizations and continue to fight for a world where disability does not define a person's worth or ability to lead.

ID: An image of a walker with the Presidential Seal of the United States attached to it. The cover headline reads "No Way to Run a Country," suggesting a negative stereotype about physical disability and leadership. This is the cover of The Economist magazine for the week of July 6th-12th, 2024.

#DisabilityPrideMonth #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #SDGs #Disability

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@WisconsinAbroad @WisDems Happy 4th, @KaplanWolfe ! 🇺🇸

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

This is great — the message and delivery.

[Dr. Annie Andrews @AnnieAndrewsMD]

Behind the scenes with…me.

This one is for all of the advocates out there who wake up every day & fight the good fight. 💪

[Andrea Bechtel @ADBechtel]

@DeanOliver20 @ZachHeilprin Best wishes, Coach O.