Cheat Sheet - The Ugly War Against Barnard Women

Today: House Passes Jobs Bill, Iran's Ayatollah Praises Obama, Santorum Backers: Drop Out, Gingrich March 08, 2012 JEALOUSY 1. The Ugly War Against Barnard Women President Obama's decision to give a commencement address at Barnard, Columbia University's all-women's sister school, has triggered an onslaught of vitriol and name calling against its students. And the attacks—some so harsh that they rival Rush Limbaugh's 'slut' insult of Sandra Fluke—are often coming from other women. The Daily Beast's Jesse Ellison talks to the shocked students. Plus, join the conversation as Newsweek and The Daily Beast's Women in the World summit kicks off tonight, with special guests from Hillary Clinton to Angelina Jolie. Read it at The Daily Beast WOW! 2. House Passes Jobs Bill Stop the presses! By an overwhelming vote of 390–23, the House voted to pass a jobs bill on Thursday, one that would loosen up SEC restrictions on small businesses to help them grow, go public, and raise money. Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, as it's called, has been given Obama's blessing, and the Senate is working on complementary legislation. The act is actually a compendium of half a dozen bills, most of which have cleared the House with 400 votes. So this is what bipartisanship looks like. Read it at CNN FRENEMIES 3. Iran's Ayatollah Praises Obama Who knew that Iran would be praising the U.S.? Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared on the state-run Press TV Thursday and delivered the customary critiques of America, lashing out at President Obama's threat to impose more sanctions on Iran if the country's nuclear program continues. But in a surprise move that might signal a willingness to back off from the aggressive rhetoric, he also praised Obama for his speeches this week saying that he is not thinking of military action at this point, and that "loose talk" of war against Iran is dangerous. Khamenei said Obama's remarks were "positive"—and then promptly warned him that his talk of sanctions will backfire on the U.S. Read it at CNN PRESSURE 4. Santorum Backers: Drop Out, Gingrich A super PAC backing Rick Santorum is stepping up pressure to force Newt Gingrich to drop out of the GOP presidential race. The Red White and Blue fund is spending about half a million dollars in Alabama and Mississippi—states that Gingrich said are must-wins. It's called on Gingrich to drop out, but the former House speaker has said he won't. Santorum himself isn't getting his hands dirty. "I'm not saying I don't want him to get out," Santorum said Wednesday. "If he wants to get out, I'm all for him getting out. I'm for Mitt Romney getting out. I wish President Obama would just hand me the thing, but that's not going to happen." Seems a good strategy to take, since pestering Gingrich to drop out now might not help Santorum get his endorsement, which could mean a lot more. Read it at CBS News WIDOWS 5. Pakistan Charges bin Laden Wives Three of Osama bin Laden's widows, who have been held by Pakistani authorities since the U.S. raid that killed their husband in May, have been charged with illegally entering and living in the country, Pakistan's interior minister said Thursday. Each woman could face up to five years in jail, though it's possible that the charges are just part of a process of letting them out of the country. One of the wives is from Yemen, another from Saudi Arabia, and the third's nationality isn't known. Read it at Associated Press NOT A FAN Cindy McCain Slams 'Game Change' "I can go to Disneyland for fiction." BUSTED Lottery Winner Loses Welfare Anti-fraud officials investigate. ARRIVAL Giant Solar Storm Hits Earth Expected to gain in intensity. SUMMIT Women in the World Kicks Off See who's coming to New York to spotlight the latest challenges facing women today. EVERYBODY LOVES RUSH Patricia Heaton's History of Outbursts The Everybody Loves Raymond actress defends Limbaugh, and has been sounding off for years. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET The Yes List Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Syrians Flee to Lebanon as Regime Forces Finish 'Cleaning' Operation by Katie Paul Al Sharpton's Latest Civil Rights Battle, Against Voter ID Laws by Allison Samuels Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Exhibit Opens In Paris by Robin Givhan

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