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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

Illustration on Joe Biden's immigration law decision making by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

How many more migrants can the U.S. take?

That loud clucking sound we are hearing from "sanctuary cities" and other cities run by Democrats is the consequence of lax immigration policies coming home to roost. Published May 3, 2023

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson answers questions from the media outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after addressing a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. Johnson, 47, who will be inaugurated May 15, promised collaboration with the Legislature and attempted to dispel the often-contentious relationship between the nation's third-largest city and the rest of the state, saying, "There's more than enough for everybody in the state of Illinois." Behind Johnson are House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, left and Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park. (AP Photo/John O'Connor)

Mayor-elect Johnson promoting lawlessness in Chicago

The mayor-elect of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, responded to a group of teenagers who vandalized cars and assaulted drivers in the Loop last weekend by what sounds like justification for their behavior. Published April 19, 2023

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 1982 file photo, President Ronald Reagan greets House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. of Mass. in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. President-elect Donald Trumps relationship with House Speaker Paul Ryan, once rocky, smooth for now, is just the latest in a series of recent pairings between the White House occupant and the speaker. They are often the most important and defining relationships in a presidency. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz, File)

Reagan and O’Neill: A more civil approach to politics

Those of us longing for a more civil approach than today's political warfare should watch a speech given by Ronald Reagan at a dinner at Boston College honoring then-Speaker of the House Thomas "Tip" O'Neill. Published April 12, 2023

Illustration on attacks against Benjamin Netanyahu by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

In defense of Benjamin Netanyahu

The left in Israel and antisemites everywhere think they have arrived at the moment they have been hoping for ever since Benjamin Netanyahu won his first election as prime minister in 1996. Published March 29, 2023

Illustration on why Donald Trump should not be a candidate for president by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Trump should remove himself from 2024 presidential race

If, as seems likely, Donald Trump is indicted by a New York grand jury and if, as also seems likely, Mr. Trump is also indicted by a Georgia grand jury, then Mr. Trump should follow the example of Lyndon B. Johnson. Published March 20, 2023

Biden's 'Build Back Better' illustration by The Washington Times

Read Biden’s lips: More new taxes

President Biden has announced he will raise "some taxes" in the budget he is proposing this week to Congress. Published March 6, 2023