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Cal Thomas

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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

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
Illustration on climate hysteria by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Liberal climate alarmists owe the world an apology

For half a century, we have been told that the end is near, and if we do not immediately allow the government to impose significant changes on the way we live and use energy, we will burn to death.

May 20, 2026
FILE - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during an event, March 20, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

A lesson in economics for socialist AOC

I am not an economist, but I do have some personal experience with the principles of economics and the rules that allow people, especially Americans, to prosper while becoming more self-reliant and less dependent on government.

May 18, 2026
Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard his flight bound for Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport, Cameroon, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, on the third day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. (Guglielmo Mangiapane/Pool Photo via AP)

The pope, three cardinals and the Iran war

Pope Leo and three cardinals of the Catholic Church who appeared Sunday on "60 Minutes" agree. It appears war is hell only when it is engaged in by the United States and for the best of reasons.

April 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV waves after leading the Easter Vigil inside St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Leo’s flawed war doctrine

Pope Leo XIV used part of his Palm Sunday message to castigate the United States for attempting to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power and threatening the world with mass destruction.

April 6, 2026