Here's a term you won't find defined in the AP Stylebook. It's what is known in newspapering as a "thumbsucker" or a "think piece." It's an analytical, thoughtful article that really explains a current issue. Think of a deep thinker sucking his thumb while he tries to think deep thoughts and you'll get the metaphor behind it.
I think it's a word that was used by hard-news guys who didn't necessarily appreciate the ivory-tower types who wrote for the edit page.
But I digress ...
The article is titled "Reconcilable Differences," and it's by Ronald Brownstein in the current issue of The Atlantic at http://www.theatlantic.com/ ...I'm linking you to the magazine's home page because I want us all to be familiar with the publications that run quality public affairs journalism by the end of the semester. The Atlantic has been one of the best magazines in America for more than 150 years, and Brownstein is one of the best political reporters in the business. His take on this year's presidential election is the best I've seen so far.
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