Mary Pilon Archives

Little Government in the Big Woods

Melissa Gilbert’s lost bid for Congress and the forgotten political history of ‘Little House on the Prairie.’

Melissa Gilbert’s lost bid for Congress and the forgotten political history of ‘Little House on the Prairie.’

Former Wall Street Journal reporter Barry Newman reflects on 43 years of feature stories that explore the eccentric humanity of our world.

Former Wall Street Journal reporter Barry Newman reflects on 43 years of feature stories that explore the eccentric humanity of our world.

An interview with Mary Pilon about her new book, ‘The Monopolists,’ which uncovers the real story about how Monopoly became the game it is today.

An interview with Mary Pilon about her new book, ‘The Monopolists,’ which uncovers the real story about how Monopoly became the game it is today.

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in specific categories. Here, the best in sports writing.