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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

The lure of socialism

Lamenting Elon Musk recently becoming a trillionaire, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, said: "Elon Musk has more money and more wealth than anyone in human history."

July 21, 2026
Illustration on U.S. spending by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Government just keeps spending

French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr knew what he was talking about when, in 1849, he coined the phrase "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

July 15, 2026
Sacramento council member Mai Vang, who is running for Congress, speaks at her election night party in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday,, June 2, 2026.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Far-left candidates expose Democratic Party’s radical turn

After primary elections last week in which the rise of Democratic Socialists of America candidates alarmed many longtime Democrats, House Speaker Mike Johnson read a list of things he said those far-left candidates stand for.

June 29, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Iran deal all about Trump, not the greater good

President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance spent most of last week trying to convince Americans that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is a good deal for the United States and world peace.

June 22, 2026
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to an overflow crowd outside a campaign event Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Lessons from Graham Platner

How can Graham Platner, who might win the Democratic nomination for senator from Maine in Tuesday's primary election, ever be seriously considered for such a job?

June 8, 2026