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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

Illustration on the overturn of Roe v. Wade (abortion ruling) by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

The end of Roe v. Wade?

Chief Justice John G. Roberts has confirmed the accuracy of a leaked document that revealed an initial majority vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.

May 4, 2022
FILE - In this Sunday, July 17, 1955 file photo, Walt Disney sits on a rock in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in the Fantasyland section of Disneyland on opening day of the amusement theme park in Anaheim, Calif. A year earlier, Disney made his move. He succumbed to the lure of television and arranged to tie in the TV show (he hosted) with a Disneyland park. (AP Photo)

What would Walt Disney think?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill passed by the Republican-majority legislature that revokes a special tax exemption and other privileges for Walt Disney World in Orlando.

April 25, 2022
Illustration on ghost guns by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Biden the ghost-gun buster

Inflation ballooned 8.5% in March compared to a year ago, the largest increase since December 1981 and the fifth straight monthly surge.

April 13, 2022
FILE - Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The incident on Sunday has sparked debate about the appropriate ways for Black men to publicly defend Black women against humiliation and abuse. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Condemn or redeem Will Smith?

It appeared that many in the Hollywood world, after first giving Mr. Smith a standing ovation when he won best actor for his role in the film "King Richard," quickly turned on him and condemned his behavior.

April 6, 2022
Illustration on Joe Biden and the Iran deal by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Biden dealing with the Iranian devil

When one sits down to make a deal with the devil, it is the devil who usually wins. That's because he is "crafty," as the book of Genesis describes him.

March 23, 2022
Illustration on the fossil fuels basis for existing green energy by Alexander Hunter/The Washington times

Time to abandon the ‘Green New Deal’

While many environmentalists want to wean us from fossil fuels in favor of green energy, the problem for them -- and the rest of us -- is that fossil fuels are in virtually everything we buy and need.

March 9, 2022
In this image provided by the White House, President Joe Biden listens during a secure video call with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the Situation Room at the White House Monday, March 7, 2022, in Washington. (Adam Schultz/The White House via AP)

What is Team Biden’s foreign policy?

Oh, for the good old days of the Soviet Union. America's foreign policy and goals were clear then: Containment and opposition to communist expansion.

March 7, 2022