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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

Farcical Obama Speech Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Obama’s hot-air Coast Guard commencement address

I didn't attend my commencement ceremony at American University in Washington, D.C. I chose instead to receive my degree in the mail. I didn't want to listen to a boring speaker, likely unaffiliated with the school or anyone in it, drone on in Washington's notorious summer heat. Published May 25, 2015

Bill de Blasio Associated Press photo

CAL THOMAS: The false god of politics

Far-left politicians apparently believe that their philosophy is not receiving the worship it is due, despite a track record of failure. Published May 20, 2015

Illustration on lost ethical traditions in journalism by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: George Stephanopoulos proves journalism takes more than a pretty face

My first job in journalism was as a copyboy at the NBC News Bureau in Washington, D.C. In my early 20s, I asked Bill Corrigan, the newsroom manager, "What must I do to get on the air?" He replied, "Get a college degree and a minimum of five years writing experience with a newspaper or wire service." Published May 18, 2015

In this May 10, 2015 picture, children play with a basketball in front of a vacant home, left, and a restored home in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of Baltimore. From 2011 to 2013, Census figures show an additional 77 families with incomes above $200,000 settled in Baltimore’s 21217 ZIP code, which includes Reservoir Hill and the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood where Freddie Gray lived. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

CAL THOMAS: Baltimore’s problems are not rooted in racist police

Attorney General Loretta Lynch has announced a Justice Department investigation to determine whether the Baltimore Police Department's practices are unconstitutional and violate civil rights; in short, whether or not the police force there is racist. It will come as no surprise if the investigation concludes that it is, because accusing the department of racism diverts attention from the city's real problem: Baltimore, a laboratory for liberal policies, is a failed city that has shortchanged the poor for decades. Published May 13, 2015

Illustration on the Conservative victory in the aftermath of Britain's 2015 elections by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Britain’s surprising Conservatives

BELFAST, Northern Ireland -- "Shocked," "surprised," "stunned" were some of the words used by broadcasters, columnists, political "experts" and pollsters when a Conservative Party victory was forecast by exit polls on election night. Published May 11, 2015

Illustration on the Islamic Sharia roots of the Garland Texas terrorists by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: The terrorists among us

Now would be a good time to hear from our elected officials -- and the presidential candidates -- about what they intend to do to fight and win this war. Published May 6, 2015

Illustration on failed civics education in the nation's schools by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Flunking civics means apathy reigns

It's an old joke, but one that is a commentary on our times. A pollster asks: "What do you think about the level of ignorance and apathy in the country?" The person replies: "I don't know and I don't care." Published April 20, 2015

Scene from the movie "Little Boy"

CAL THOMAS: ‘Little Boy’: A classic modern film

There are classic films, like the ones on TCM and AMC, and there are modern films. There are few modern classics. "Little Boy," in theaters April 24, could be a modern classic. Published April 15, 2015

CAL THOMAS: The ‘new’ Hillary Clinton

In the video announcing her presidential candidacy, Hillary Clinton says the economic deck "is still stacked in favor of those at the top." Published April 13, 2015