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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

This Dec. 30, 2014 photo shows the capitol dome through a window during restoration work in Havana, Cuba. Fidel Castro’s rebels swept into Havana in 1959 and went to work purging the U.S. legacy from a capital that had been a virtual outpost of Washington. The new government moved Cuba’s legislature out of this near-perfect replica of the U.S. Capitol building that had loomed over Havana for 30 years, a reminder of Washington’s influence. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

CAL THOMAS: Pitchforks around the capital

In the film "Girl, Interrupted," the character played by Winona Ryder is watching TV in a psychiatric hospital. There is a news report about a demonstration and the narrator says: "We live in troubled times. The institutions we once trusted no longer seem reliable." Published March 2, 2016

Sewer Politics Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Donald Trump’s sewer politics

I was going to write about how the Republican presidential campaign has become gutter politics, but given Donald Trump's horrid statements, the gutter would be a step up, because things have descended into the sewer. Published February 29, 2016

The Schumer SCOTUS Appointment Waffle Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Democrats hypocritical on Supreme Court nominee

Everyone knows the meaning of the word "hypocrite," and no one can claim absolute constancy when it comes to living a life consistent with one's stated values. But in this election year, hypocrisy is on full display. It is now being practiced with neither shame nor irony by leading Democrats, who once forcefully argued positions they have now abandoned. Published February 24, 2016

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CAL THOMAS: Antonin Scalia’s successor

Few people in modern history have fulfilled their oath to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution" more than the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Published February 17, 2016

Illustration on the increase of covetousness in America by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Democrats campaigning on covetousness

Envy is defined by Dictionary.com as "a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc." That perfectly characterizes the entire political philosophy of the Democratic progressive left. Published February 15, 2016

The Failure of Multiculturalism Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: The failure of multiculturalism

Just as radar warns of approaching storms, so does the flood of migrants entering Europe warn us of a deluge yet to come, not only for Europeans, if they continue to allow unrestricted immigration, but for the United States. Published February 3, 2016

Gov. Bill Clinton on "The Arsenio Hall Show" June 3, 1992.

CAL THOMAS: Voters get the leaders they deserve

In the beginning there was a combative media. Dating back to Colonial America, as Eric Burns has chronicled in his book, "Infamous Scribblers," politicians and journalists have mostly had a love (for Democrats)-hate (for Republicans) relationship. It is television and the advent of the celebrity culture -- from TMZ to "Entertainment Tonight," to now even broadcast news -- that has taken the process to new depths. Published February 1, 2016

Illustration on doing business with Iran by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Companies line up to do business with Iran

For anyone whose knowledge of history extends beyond the current season of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" or the latest instant replay of an NFL game, the four days of meetings involving Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, European leaders and businesses should remind people we have seen this show before. Published January 27, 2016

TRUMP Poster Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Donald Trump is not a conservative

When the publisher of National Review, Jack Fowler, called and asked me to write 300 words on why I oppose Donald Trump for president of the United States, my first thought was about the derision that was sure to come from Trump supporters. Published January 25, 2016

Return of the Housing Bubble Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Too big to fail, the sequel

Movie sequels are rarely as good as the original films on which they're based. The same dictum, it appears, holds for finance. The 2008 housing market collapse was bad enough, but it appears now that we're on the verge of experiencing it all again. And the financial sequel, working from a similar script as its original version, could prove to be just as devastating to the American taxpayer. Published January 18, 2016

Illustration on Hillary Clinton's faltering support by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Hillary’s decline

It's happening again. The "inevitability" of Hillary Clinton's presidential candidacy may not be so inevitable after all. Unlike eight years ago when Barack Obama beat her for the Democratic nomination and ultimately won the office Hillary and her supporters believed she was entitled to, this time her main opponent is not just Sen. Bernie Sanders, a socialist, it is Hillary Clinton herself. Published January 13, 2016

Illustration on inspiring an internal change as a solution to ending poverty by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Solutions to poverty, not posturing

In sports, if a game plan is not working, the coach changes it. In medicine, if a course of treatment does not cure a disease, doctors try a different approach. In government, failure means nothing. Government keeps cash flowing with little regard for results. In government, failure endures. Published January 11, 2016