been meaning to write something on 'first monday.' in lieu of my amature thoughts, though, i commend marci hamilton from findlaw. her article today "contends that even the first two cases of the Supreme Court's October Term 2003 reveal that the Court's federalism is not reflexive and archconservative, but rather reasoned and moderate." it is a reflection on the first two cases, and a larger look at the makeup of the SCOTUS at the start of their new season.
btw, have you noticed how much folks like me have been pro-SCOTUS after the final decisions from last year? you'd think O'Conner was my new hero. hmm...