- Stimulus For Lawyers by Paul Krugman, New York Times
- G.O.P. Senators on the Warpath by Robert Novak, Chicago Sun-Times
- Governor Ryan Did the Right Thing by Rod Dreher, National Review
Speaking of Governor George Ryan of Illinois: As you probably know, he recently commuted the sentences of 157 men and women who had been sentenced to die for capital crimes. Whatever you think of this, you might want to read the speech he gave to explain why he did it.