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May 14, 2012 | | Medical Nightmare A Georgia woman’s life-threatening battle with a gruesome infection has captivated the Web. The Daily Beast’s Casey Schwartz on the science behind the rare affliction—and how it spreads. HERCULEAN Greek President Karolos Papoulias prepared for another meeting with leaders of the country’s main political parties Monday in a final effort to forge a unity government that may stave off Greece’s exit from the euro. His chances of success, however, looked slim as leading parties continued to resist the austerity measures that have enabled the country’s bailout, and European and American exchanges fell on uncertainty about Greek’s political and economic conditions. The Dow Jones fell 92 points in midday trading Monday and the Stoxx Europe 600 dipped to a four-month low. Leftist leaders in Greece have refused to join a government that would enforce austerity measures. SPECIAL GUEST President Obama gave a rousing commencement address at New York City’s all-female Barnard College on Monday, urging graduates to “fight for a seat at the head of the table” in public life and politics. Obama stressed women’s leadership roles and challenged young graduates to “make this the century when women not only shape their own destiny but the destiny of the whole nation.” His speech was peppered with a few of his policy messages, including health care, education, and sustainable energy. The president also acknowledged the recession’s impact on job opportunities and other aspects of life for new grads, but encouraged them that “as tough as things have been, I am convinced you are tougher.” Obama, who joked about being a graduate of rival Columbia University, mostly focused on equal rights in his speech and vowed to “join you every step of the way.” EQUALITY A week after President Obama announced his personal support for same-sex marriage rights, a new CBS/New York Times poll shows that 38 percent of Americans believe gay couples should be allowed to marry, while another 24 percent support same-sex civil unions. Thirty-three percent of Americans feel there should be no legal recognition available for gay couples at all. It’s a strong showing, and the numbers demonstrate that support for marriage rights is strongest among the young, but also that acceptance of the idea among Americans has continued to increase over time. A full 53 percent of 18- to 44-year-olds surveyed said same-sex couples should be guaranteed full marriage rights under the law. ‘FOR LIBERTY’ Call back the cavalry! Ron Paul announced that he is scaling back all operations in states that have yet to hold Republican primaries, according to email sent to supporters on Monday. He wrote that success in those states hinges on spending tens of millions of dollars that his campaign simply can’t afford. The Paul campaign is betting on the state convention process—with supporters actively campaigning—with the idea that he’ll wield enough power to influence the RNC. It’s still unclear what Paul will do with his delegates. | | 
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