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Cal Thomas

Cal Thomas

Cal Thomas is one of the most widely syndicated political columnists in America. Based in Washington, he is a wide-ranging social commentator, not a "beltway insider," who supports traditional conservative values and the American "can-do spirit." He'll take on virtually any topic, from the decline of the family to growing terrorism worldwide.

A syndicated columnist since 1984, he is the author of “America’s Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires, Superpowers and the United States” (HarperCollins/Zondervan, January 2020). His latest book is “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen in 50 Years Reporting on America” (Humanix Books, May 2023). Readers may email Mr. Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

Columns by Cal Thomas

Illustration on the continuing social and legal struggle over the definition of marriage by Paul Tong/Tribune Content Agency

Legitimizing polyamorous relationships in the courts

A judge has now ruled that in a tenancy case, "it's possible for two men to both claim partnerships with a third man -- and that the man whose relationship is being questioned should have a chance to prove his claim in court." Published October 10, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris talks to students in a political science class on the campus of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Hurricane Kamala

The next time a hurricane develops it should be named Kamala, in honor of our vice president. Why Kamala, you ask? Because, like a hurricane, the damage she causes can be substantial. Published October 5, 2022

Illustration on the spread of antisemitism by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Free speech vs. banning Jews

The University of California, Berkeley is known for many things, some good and some very bad, even outrageous. Published October 3, 2022

U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy introduces the House GOP's "Commitment to America," at a gathering at Ductmate Industries, Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, in Monongahela, Pa. (Pam Panchak/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP) ** FILE **

Contract with America: The sequel

House Republican leaders have announced a plan they are calling a "Commitment to America" in time for the November election and presumably the presidential contest two years from now. Published September 26, 2022

Immigrants gather with their belongings outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. (Ray Ewing/Vineyard Gazette via AP)

Biden’s border is not closed

The saying "the chickens have come home to roost" seems to apply to the immigration policies of the Biden administration, sanctuary cities and states. Published September 19, 2022

What Made the Queen Elizabeth II Great Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

The reach of Queen Elizabeth II

Watching BBC and Sky News coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, one is struck by the adjectives used by reporters, commentators and people interviewed outside Balmoral castle and Buckingham Palace. Published September 12, 2022

Shrinking Republican Red Wave Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Is the ‘red wave’ fading?

When a Republican "wave" appears likely, the media begin reporting "stories" that the wave is receding, and the Democrat is gaining ground. Published September 5, 2022

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during a news conference announcing the Department of Education report on education Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Will Youngkin be a 2024 presidential candidate?

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has been in office only seven months and already he is listed at number five in a Washington Post story about possible 2024 GOP presidential candidates. Published August 29, 2022

Illustration on IRS tax preparation by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Washington’s guns buildup and the IRS

Conspiracy theories sometimes have at least a thread of truth in them, which is what makes them valid to some on the far right. Published August 22, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., surrounded by House Democrats, signs the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 during a bill enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Democrats’ ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ won’t reduce inflation

President Biden returned from vacation to sign the misnamed "Inflation Reduction Act." He might as well have said in his mischaracterization of the legislation that the chief business of America is now government spending and increased debt. Published August 17, 2022

Illustration on David McCullough by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

McCullough’s history is never boring

I hated college history. The textbooks were mostly about dead white men, with the exception of Abigail Adams. The lectures were boring. I didn't see how any of it related to my young life and future plans. Published August 10, 2022

Illustration on parents pulling their children from public schools by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

More parents removing their children from public education

As parents prepare to send their children back to school, many will have made decisions about their child's education that will not only put them on a different trajectory but also impact the public education system. Published August 8, 2022