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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

January 6 Commision Anger and Head Exam Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

The Jan. 6 commission Americans really need

Senate Republicans refused to go along with the House and establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, which left five people dead, and more than 100 police officers injured. Published May 31, 2021

In this Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, a screen displays then-President Donald Trump as he speaks on stage during the first day of the Republican National Committee convention in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Republicans navigating the love and hate for Donald Trump

Observing the ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, Wyoming Republican, from her House leadership position and her criticism of former President Donald Trump, reminded me of a '70s TV ad for Listerine mouthwash. Published May 17, 2021

IRS Photo illustration

‘The Infernal Revenue Service’

Thanks to the beneficence of the Internal Revenue Service -- and the fallout from COVID-19 -- we half of Americans who pay federal income taxes have been given until May 17 to file. Published May 10, 2021

Senator Tim Scott Photo Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Differences between Joe Biden and Tim Scott

The contrast between President Biden's first address to Congress last Wednesday night and the Republican response delivered by Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican reminded me of another occasion. Published May 3, 2021

Bad Curriculum in schools Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Virginia public schools flunk math

The state of Virginia, which used to be reliably red and mostly conservative, is providing more evidence of an increasingly blue and liberal hue. Published April 28, 2021

In this March 12, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden speaks about the American Rescue Plan, a coronavirus relief package, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., listen. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Power back to the people

"Power to the People" was a chant used by anti-war and civil rights protesters in the 1960s. Published April 26, 2021

In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, center, stands after the verdict is read in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Standing next to him are attorneys Eric Nelson, left and Amy Voss. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

Weighing the theatrics around the Derek Chauvin verdict

The guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on all counts was correct, based on the evidence, but the theatrics leading up to that trial and after the jurors had made their decision was outrageous. Published April 21, 2021