As of December 2014, [update] his column was syndicated to about 450 newspapers. [ 11 ] In 1976 he became a contributing editor for Newsweek , writing a biweekly backpage column until 2011. [ 12 ] Will won a Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for "distinguished commentary on a variety of topics" in 1977. [ 13 ] Often combining factual reporting with conservative commentary, Will's columns are known for their erudite vocabulary, allusions to political philosophers, and frequent references to...