Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
Christmas has a power over those who observe it, and those who do not
Of all the great and small events of 1991, the death of CBS News' "60 Minutes" co-host Harry Reasoner probably rates near the bottom in the amount of attention afforded it by the public. Published December 23, 2020
Investing in another life is a gift that keep on giving
A phrase one hears this time of year is about gifts that "keep on giving." Most store-bought gifts are soon forgotten, but are there some gifts with timeless value? Published December 21, 2020
After Trump, what (and who) for the GOP?
President Trump has hinted he may run again in four years. If he wins, he and his supporters could enjoy sweet revenge. But should he be a candidate? Published December 16, 2020
The media coverup of Hunter Biden
It isn't that the alleged exploits, profits and questionable business deals involving Hunter Biden and his father, Joe Biden, were not known for most of this election year. Published December 14, 2020
The wisdom of Walter Williams
The late Walter Williams was full of wisdom, which is one reason his economic and social philosophies were so widely ignored by elite economists and the major media who traffic only in information. Published December 9, 2020
Trump is still winning on the economy
Some people can't handle success. The latest jobs report shows that despite the pandemic President Trump's policies of lower taxes and reducing regulations continue to work. Published December 7, 2020
Is Biden physically and mentally up to the job of president?
Whenever President-elect Joe Biden makes a rare public appearance and is out of the immediate control of his team it increases my suspicions that he is not physically, and above all mentally, up to the job he is about to take over. Published December 2, 2020
Americans religious liberty under siege: Worship the state, or else
In totalitarian societies, governments suppress the church and religious worship. That's because dictators believe citizens should worship them as the highest authority. Published November 30, 2020
Remember hymns and songs to celebrate the blessings of this Thanksgiving
I have loved song lyrics since briefly flirting in my teens and early 20s with a career in musical comedy, settling instead for journalism after a sobering assessment of my talents. Published November 25, 2020
The unraveling of Trump’s voter fraud case
The Trump legal team's move over the weekend to distance itself from attorney Sidney Powell as it seeks to overturn the Nov. 3 election results is a major blow to the president's attempt to win a second term. Published November 23, 2020
Justice Alito warns about the slow erosion of America’s personal liberties
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito has delivered some serious warnings that too often are ignored by many who believe the freedoms we enjoy are inviolable. Published November 18, 2020
Do presidents and politicians need faith advisers?
If I am deficient in my knowledge about chemistry, or a medical issue, or what kind of car to buy, I consult people who know more than I do on these subjects. Published November 16, 2020
Without Trump, where should evangelicals go now?
Evangelical Christians have unquestionably been a loyal and largely unmovable base of support for President Trump since he has been in office and in some cases before. Published November 11, 2020
Biden and Democrats’ version of ‘healing and unity’ means bowing to their policies
Mr. Biden reportedly plans to issue a slew of executive orders, reversing those by Mr. Trump. It is his right to do so, but how does that promote healing and unity? Published November 9, 2020
Pollsters got it wrong again
Pundits claimed Republicans would lose between five and 15 seats in the House. It appears they've picked up a few. And because final results will not be known until states count mail-in votes and end their extended vote-counting processes, Republicans could pick up a few more. Published November 4, 2020
If the choice is between personality and policies, the advantage goes to Trump
Every four years this columnist writes about the stark choice between the candidates for president (and vice president) and their views on how the country should be run. Published November 2, 2020
What problems did Joe Biden solve during his decades in government?
The "60 Minutes" interviews of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates last Sunday were more revealing for questions not asked and for sidestepping than for what inquiring minds really want to know prior to Election Day. Published October 28, 2020
Joe Biden’s ‘climate change’ cult worship puts America’s energy future at risk
During last Thursday's debate, Joe Biden said his goal as president would be to "transition away from the oil industry." He has also said the future is in cars powered by electricity. Published October 26, 2020
Topics picked for presidential debates aren’t priorities for most voters
The supposedly nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates has selected the following topics for Thursday night's final encounter between President Trump and Joe Biden: "Fighting COVID-19," "American Families," "Race in America," "Climate Change," "National Security" and "Leadership." Published October 21, 2020
Media must press Biden to explain son Hunter’s financial dealings in Ukraine and Beijing
It was President Nixon who said in the midst of the enveloping Watergate scandal: "People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. I earned everything I've got." Published October 19, 2020
