Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
Joe Biden must satisfy Democratic Party’s hardcore leftists with VP choice
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden appears to have painted himself into a corner with his promise to select a woman to be his running mate. Published August 5, 2020
Barack Obama turned John Lewis funeral into an anti-Trump event
Tradition was discarded during John Lewis' funeral last week in Atlanta. There were allegations of voter suppression by Republicans and a comparison of President Trump by former President Obama to George Wallace. Published August 3, 2020
The goals of Black Lives Matter and its radical ideology
How many mainstream reporters have bothered to delve into the background and founding principles of the rapidly spreading organization Black Lives Matter to which even White CEOs are contributing gobs of money? Published July 29, 2020
Rioting anarchists are seditionists, not protesters
The violence perpetrated in the streets of cities across America continues because state and local elected officials (all Democrats) refuse to do what is necessary to stop it. Published July 27, 2020
They’re coming for our guns (really)
By brandishing their weapons, the McCloskeys possibly deterred the marchers outside their home from engaging in actions far worse than their alleged trespassing. If they are convicted, they should be immediately pardoned by the governor. Published July 22, 2020
America is drowning in debt due to Congress’ spending folly
Perhaps now is not the time in the middle of a pandemic, job losses and threats of even higher unemployment, to mention the national debt. Or, perhaps it is. Published July 20, 2020
Closing restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic should not be left to the opinions of a few ‘experts’
"It is a fatal conceit to believe any one person or small group of people has the knowledge necessary to direct an economy or dictate public health behavior." Published July 15, 2020
Roger Stone finds Jesus
Roger Stone says he is now plugged into that higher power. Scripture calls Him the "cornerstone." Published July 13, 2020
Democrats want to impose socialism, and worse, on America
Pushing back against this toxic tide was once known as patriotism. Published July 8, 2020
Trump needs to stop personal attacks and show some empathy if he expects to win reelection
The public wants to know if President Trump is with them, not above them. He should wear a mask. If he can't visit sick people in hospitals, then visit people who have recovered. Show some kindness, then perhaps political lightning will strike again. Published July 6, 2020
Unpredictable John Roberts lets Supreme Court affirm abortion ideology over women’s health
Those who oppose the Louisiana decision by the Supreme Court should increase their support of pregnancy help centers. By doing so, they will have a greater effect than waiting for Justice Roberts to again change his mind. Published July 1, 2020
District of Columbia is already a ‘state,’ a state of corruption, crime and dysfunction
In the latest of many cynical and highly political moves, the House of Representatives last week passed a measure that would transform the District of Columbia and make it the 51st state. Published June 29, 2020
America’s destruction of cultural boundaries leads to lawlessness and subjective morality
What did we think would happen once boundaries were destroyed? The chaos plaguing the country today was inevitable after truth, standards and self-control were all but ignored by many in our society. Published June 24, 2020
Toxic in Tulsa: Trump misses opportunity to heal and unify a divided nation
President Trump's speech Saturday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a toxic stream of consciousness that ignored a great opportunity to speak words of healing and unity to a divided nation. Published June 22, 2020
An opportunity for Trump to heal racial divisions at Tulsa campaign rally
The president should not just use the speech to fire up his base in Tulsa but should propose something substantive that might provide, if not a solution to racial tensions, then at least begin to solve the underlying problem. Published June 17, 2020
When mob rule becomes the norm
Reforms are needed as they always are in a pluralistic nation with competing ideas, especially because of our racial history. But tearing things down, including history, does not help others rise. Published June 15, 2020
Eliminate police officers and who stops criminals?
Politicians and protesters demanding police departments be de-funded, or even eliminated, might wish to ask themselves who they will call when threatened by criminals Published June 10, 2020
Trump and Republicans must deliver a ‘contract with black America’
Let's get that contract with black America written and passed. There may never be a better time. Published June 8, 2020
Rush Limbaugh and Charlamagne tha God have a much-needed conversation on race relations
Conservative talk-show host Rush Limbaugh appears on "The Breakfast Club," a nationally syndicated radio program that features discussions on progressive politics and black culture. Published June 3, 2020
Discrimination and racism have scarred America since slavery
Even if justice is served in the George Floyd case, racism and its terrible consequences will endure. Published June 1, 2020
