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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

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Time to start doing interviews, Ms. Harris

CNN has won the privilege of conducting the first interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, on Thursday night, beating the promised "end of the month" deadline she had set.

August 28, 2024
Voting in American Elections Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

How to win over uninformed voters

Bring back Jay Leno! The former host of the" Tonight Show" had a segment called "Jaywalking" during which he would ask people on the street easy questions they often couldn't answer.

August 12, 2024
President Joe Biden raises the hand of Vice President Kamala Harris after viewing the Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall from the balcony of the White House, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Washington. She's already broken barriers, and now Harris could soon become the first Black woman to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden's ended his reelection bid. The 59-year-old Harris was endorsed by Biden on Sunday, July 21, after he stepped aside amid widespread concerns about the viability of his candidacy. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden’s exit doesn’t mean Harris automatically succeeds him

What is amusing and simultaneously contributes to the cynicism some feel about politics is how many Democrats claimed until recently that President Biden was a different man in private than the mumbling, stumbling man everyone could hear and see in public.

July 22, 2024
Illustration on the divide between the Democrats and Republicans by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Democrats and Republicans must tone down the rhetoric

In the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Lincoln's words, uttered during the horrific Civil War, can be a healing balm if only politicians, the media and activists would embrace them.

July 15, 2024