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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

Media Scale Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

How to save the news industry beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

The media, especially newspapers, are in trouble. Conservatives like myself have been relentless in attacking their collective bias over the years, but as more of them fold or reduce staff, it is crucial the institution be saved.

April 1, 2020
Bank of USA Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Mortgaging America’s future for the sake of economic relief from coronavirus pandemic

It is not cognitive dissonance -- the impossibility of holding two or more contradictory beliefs simultaneously -- to favor the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump while at the same time worrying about what the increasing national debt (nearing $24 trillion and counting) will do to the country.

March 30, 2020
President Bush and Vice President Quayle, circa 1989 Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Whatever happened to Dan Quayle?

He was the 44th vice president of the United States in the George H.W. Bush administration, but for the last 20 years, Dan Quayle has stayed mostly away from the unfriendly glare of political life. I called him to get his thoughts on the coronavirus and the current political scene.

March 25, 2020
The Scream Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Is this panic over coronavirus justified, or not?

Gee, I wonder why fear and anxiety are looming? Could the major media, which love promoting fear when it comes to hurricanes, also be promoting fear while mostly ignoring those who recover from the virus?

March 16, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden waits to deliver his speech during a campaign event in Columbus, Ohio. Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Is Joe Biden mentally fit to be president?

Former Vice President Joe Biden recently announced he was a candidate "for the United States Senate." He called the state of Vermont "a neat town." "Make sure you have a record player on at night," he advised an audience and "Poor kids are just as talented as white kids."

March 11, 2020
Dealing with the Devil Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

United States bargains with the Taliban devil

The worst outcome would be a regrouping of terrorists in Afghanistan and another attack on the United States, which next time might result in more deaths than occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.

March 4, 2020
Illustration on the threat of coronavirus by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Democrats must stop politicizing the deadly coronavirus

There is a disease going around, and I'm not talking only about the coronavirus. It's a political disease, and it seems to be spreading, especially among certain politicians who are looking for another way to expel President Trump from office.

March 2, 2020
Illustration on Bernie Sanders' communism by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Bernie Sanders: Russia’s ideal socialist-communist candidate

The initial presumption was that Russian President Vladimir Putin favors President Trump's re-election. Why would he when he has someone more closely associated with his ideology than Mr. Trump? That would be the self-described Democratic socialist, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Vermont independent.

February 26, 2020
State of President Trump illustration by The Washington Times

State of the Union: President Trump celebrated all he and Republicans have accomplished

The president's State of the Union speech Tuesday night resembled a campaign rally. Some Republicans shouted "four more years" as he approached the lectern. Democrats mostly looked glum, shook their heads, pursed their lips, laughed in response to some of his remarks and in the case of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to be talking to herself.

February 5, 2020
Allegations Against Trump Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

After President Trump impeachment acquittal, what’s next?

Just because the Senate is about to acquit President Trump of charges Republicans believed never rose to the level of "high crimes and misdemeanors," don't think Democrats will raise the white flag of surrender. They (and their media allies) have only just begun.

February 3, 2020