Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
Rejecting the false god of politics this Christmas season
"Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing" (Psalm 146:3-4 NIV). Published December 21, 2022
Uncontrolled immigration without assimilation dilutes America
Biden administration has virtually eliminated any barriers to keep migrants and fentanyl from pouring into the U.S. Published December 19, 2022
I (used to) love New York: The once great city is gone
I was a teenager when I first visited New York. The flight cost $15 on the Eastern Airlines shuttle from Washington. You could buy your ticket from a flight attendant on board. Published December 14, 2022
Sinema quits the Democratic Party after combating extremism and defending what’s normal
Leaving aside any possible undeclared motives for leaving the Democratic Party, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has said some things that have needed to be said for a long time. Published December 12, 2022
The New York Post’s real journalism and major media’s lack of accurate reporting
In years past, when journalism was trusted by consumers much more than it is today, the New York Post might have been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for its reporting about Hunter Biden's laptop. Published December 7, 2022
Only thing Democrats and Republicans can agree on is spending money
There is little that Republicans and Democrats in Congress agree on these days, but spending (and borrowing) money is as nonpartisan as it gets. Published December 5, 2022
On turning 80 and working as long as my strength endures
A TV ad for a dietary supplement features a woman who says, "Age is just a number, and mine is unlisted." Published November 30, 2022
Biden’s misplaced emphasis on assault weapons
We know at least one of the priorities of the Biden administration in the remaining weeks that Democrats control the House of Representatives. Published November 28, 2022
Thanksgiving according to whom?
One definition of "thanksgiving" is this: "Public celebration acknowledging divine favors." The word implies an object to whom thanks should be given. Published November 23, 2022
Flip-flop Schumer on illegal immigration, then and now
If an awards show were created to honor Washington politicians for the most hypocritical and contradictory positions, Sen. Charles Schumer, New York Democrat, would be among the top contenders. Published November 21, 2022
Can Mike Pence be elected president in America’s toxic environment?
If former Vice President Mike Pence is ever in need of a character witness, he could not do much better than one statement former President Donald Trump made to him. Published November 16, 2022
Toxic Trump must leave the stage
Former President Donald Trump appears ready and eager to announce another run for president. Perhaps it should be on the grievance or revenge ticket. Published November 14, 2022
Republicans’ ‘sure thing’ election fizzles out
If Republicans could not score their "red wave" victories predicted by many pundits - and even some Democrats - in these midterm elections, what's next for them? Published November 9, 2022
Republicans must ignore the media and do what they are elected to do
Assuming the polls are right, Republicans will take over the House of Representatives by a large margin following Tuesday's election and possibly even the Senate. Published November 7, 2022
What the election in Brazil can teach America
Liberalism, even socialism extending in some countries to communism, continues to spread in South and Central America. Why? Published November 2, 2022
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last man no longer standing
He called himself "the last man standing," a reference to the rock 'n' roll icons of which he was among the most notable. Jerry Lee Lewis died last week at age 87. Published October 31, 2022
Cheating the children while endangering America’s ability to compete on the world stage
While President Biden is trying to win a court victory for his student debt forgiveness proposal, he should be focusing instead on the latest dreadful report by the NAEP. Published October 26, 2022
Trump: You are not a dictator
Former President Donald Trump says any member of his administration who runs for president against him -- should he decide to run again in 2024 -- would be engaging in an act of disloyalty. Published October 24, 2022
Biden’s cynical new border policy
President Biden's cynical response to the border crisis by ordering out single male Venezuelans will not stop migrants coming from 40 other countries. Published October 19, 2022
Justice denied in Parkland killings
If anyone ever was a better candidate for the death penalty it is Nikolas Cruz. Four years ago the then-20-year-old shot and killed 17 people, most of them students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Published October 17, 2022
