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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 lack of direction in the West in the face of Islamic extremism by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Massacre in Paris

Just hours before the terrorist attacks in Paris last week, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility, "Good Morning America" broadcast an interview with President Obama. In it, the president told host George Stephanopoulos, "I don't think they're gaining strength.

November 16, 2015
Obama Rejects Keystone Pipeline Project Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Keystone kaput for now

President Obama's unilateral rejection of the proposed KeystoneXL oil pipeline that would have brought petroleum and jobs to the United States is another in a long list of issues dominated by politics rather than common sense, economics and science.

November 9, 2015
Illustration on the direction of the House of Representatives by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Paul Ryan needs to show American GOP alternative

It was George H.W. Bush who reportedly dismissed an idea from a friend that he should spend time at Camp David thinking about what he might do should he become president. According to a Jan. 26, 1987 article in Time magazine, Mr. Bush is said to have dismissed the suggestion with this line: "Oh, the vision thing."

November 4, 2015
Bob Beckel (Associated Press) ** FILE **

CAL THOMAS: Bob Beckel should be dead

In Washington, most stories that make the newspapers and evening newscasts are about scandals and political infighting. Rarely is there one about redemption.

November 2, 2015
Illustration on recent California laws on euthanasia and abortion by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: California makes abortion easier, life harder

Shortly after signing a bill allowing assisted suicide in California, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed another measure that forces pregnancy crisis centers to "offer information about affordable contraception, abortion and prenatal care."

October 28, 2015
Illustration on Iran's threat to Israel's existence by Donna Grethen/Tribune Content Agency

CAL THOMAS: Obama, Benjamin Netanyaho to square off over Iran

When President Obama meets in Washington Nov. 9 with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I would imagine Mr. Netanyahu's main concern will be to find out exactly what the United States means by "infringement" as it applies to the Iran nuclear agreement.

October 19, 2015
President Barack Obama gestures as he answers question from members of the media during a news conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

CAL THOMAS: A flood of presidential rhetoric

Hurricane Joaquin dumped large amounts of rain on the East Coast, but another "force of nature" flooded the country with so much rhetoric it was difficult for most people to keep up.

October 5, 2015
Illustration on pruning back government by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Carly Fiorina: Major leaguer

To invoke a baseball metaphor, Carly Fiorina has been called up from the minors to the major leagues. After her widely praised debate performance last week, she can expect "fastballs" to be thrown at her head, not only by some of her Republican opponents, but by Democrats. It has already started.

September 21, 2015
Republican Wealth Building Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: A liberal dose of Bernie Sanders

Self-declared socialist and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders entered what his supporters must consider the belly of the beast on Monday. He spoke at the conservative evangelical Liberty University in Virginia.

September 16, 2015

CAL THOMAS: Donald Trump is ‘Lonesome Rhodes’

Rarely and perhaps not in modern times has a presidential campaign more resembled the classic 1957 film, "A Face in the Crowd." Written by Budd Schulberg and starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau, the storyline follows an Arkansas hayseed named Larry "Lonesome" Rhodes (Griffith), whom Marcia Jeffries (Neal) discovers in a county jail.

September 14, 2015
Forcing the Christian View Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Conflict over same-sex marriage

Let's get something straight. America has never been a "Christian nation." Those who believe otherwise have an obligation to say what part of our history was uniquely Christian. Was it when slavery was legal? How about when women were denied the vote? The Gilded Age? The Roaring '20s?

September 9, 2015