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

Latest pork-packed ‘COVID relief’ bill costs too much and its spending is misdirected

President Biden has challenged those who oppose the Democrats' $1.9 trillion bill disingenuously dubbed "COVID relief," or the more deceitful "American Rescue Plan." Published February 24, 2021

Rush Limbaugh’s conservative influence explained

Conservatives got tired of either being ignored or having their ideas, values and beliefs demonized, and so when Limbaugh came along, accurately describing, defending, even promoting their beliefs, they flocked to him. Published February 22, 2021

The Rush Limbaugh I knew

The man who picked me up at an airport too many years ago to recall the date asked if I had ever heard of a guy named Rush Limbaugh. Published February 17, 2021

‘Climate expert’ Bill Gates’ synthetic beef folly

What is it about people who are successful in one field and believe that gives them credence to serve as an expert in a totally unrelated field? Published February 17, 2021

Exposing Andrew Cuomo’s deadly lie

The people who hand out Emmy Awards should ask New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to return the one they gave him. Published February 15, 2021

The Trump impeachment trial is a bad drama

If the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump were a play it would close after one performance. The plot is known, the outcome is certain and the drama is contrived. Published February 10, 2021

Congress’ spending folly turning Americans into ‘free money’ addicts

The problem with free money is that it leads to an addiction much like an addiction to drugs. Published February 8, 2021

Conservatives should embrace home schooling to rescue America’s next generation

During the rebellious 1960s, the slogan "power to the people" became a mantra for the young to protest what they saw as oppression from their elders. Published February 3, 2021

Can Biden eliminate ‘systemic racism’?

Second only to his fixation on "climate change" is President Biden's focus on "systemic racism." Published February 1, 2021

Joe Biden: A liberal wolf in a moderate sheep’s clothing

President Biden and his press secretary, Jen Psaki, have assured us he is a "devout Catholic" who "attends church regularly." Published January 27, 2021

Media’s swoon over Biden nothing new when considering the history of journalism

Journalism has, in fact, been infected by bias and sensationalism from the start. Published January 25, 2021

Biden’s uncontrolled immigration will cause irreversible harm to America

Throughout history, uncontrolled immigration without assimilation has contributed to the collapse of other superpowers. Published January 20, 2021

Trump’s malignant narcissism ruins what might have been

As President Trump leaves office, he will have time, to contemplate what went wrong. Published January 18, 2021

Democrats’ vindictiveness against Trump will further divide the country

Some conservatives I hear from believe Democrats are trying to impeach President Trump for a second time and even deny him the right to ever hold public office again because they fear his policy successes and the 74 million who voted for him. Published January 13, 2021