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). Readers may email Mr. Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

Columns by Cal Thomas

Thanksgiving according to whom?

One definition of "thanksgiving" is this: "Public celebration acknowledging divine favors." The word implies an object to whom thanks should be given. Published November 23, 2022

Flip-flop Schumer on illegal immigration, then and now

If an awards show were created to honor Washington politicians for the most hypocritical and contradictory positions, Sen. Charles Schumer, New York Democrat, would be among the top contenders. Published November 21, 2022

Can Mike Pence be elected president in America’s toxic environment?

If former Vice President Mike Pence is ever in need of a character witness, he could not do much better than one statement former President Donald Trump made to him. Published November 16, 2022

Toxic Trump must leave the stage

Former President Donald Trump appears ready and eager to announce another run for president. Perhaps it should be on the grievance or revenge ticket. Published November 14, 2022

Republicans’ ‘sure thing’ election fizzles out

If Republicans could not score their "red wave" victories predicted by many pundits - and even some Democrats - in these midterm elections, what's next for them? Published November 9, 2022

Republicans must ignore the media and do what they are elected to do

Assuming the polls are right, Republicans will take over the House of Representatives by a large margin following Tuesday's election and possibly even the Senate. Published November 7, 2022

What the election in Brazil can teach America

Liberalism, even socialism extending in some countries to communism, continues to spread in South and Central America. Why? Published November 2, 2022

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last man no longer standing

He called himself "the last man standing," a reference to the rock 'n' roll icons of which he was among the most notable. Jerry Lee Lewis died last week at age 87. Published October 31, 2022

Cheating the children while endangering America’s ability to compete on the world stage

While President Biden is trying to win a court victory for his student debt forgiveness proposal, he should be focusing instead on the latest dreadful report by the NAEP. Published October 26, 2022

Trump: You are not a dictator

Former President Donald Trump says any member of his administration who runs for president against him -- should he decide to run again in 2024 -- would be engaging in an act of disloyalty. Published October 24, 2022

Biden’s cynical new border policy

President Biden's cynical response to the border crisis by ordering out single male Venezuelans will not stop migrants coming from 40 other countries. Published October 19, 2022

Justice denied in Parkland killings

If anyone ever was a better candidate for the death penalty it is Nikolas Cruz. Four years ago the then-20-year-old shot and killed 17 people, most of them students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Published October 17, 2022

Can Christian nationalism ‘ReAwaken America’?

The subject of "Christian nationalism" has again appeared in our political life, establishing residence in the Republican Party. Published October 12, 2022

Legitimizing polyamorous relationships in the courts

A judge has now ruled that in a tenancy case, "it's possible for two men to both claim partnerships with a third man -- and that the man whose relationship is being questioned should have a chance to prove his claim in court." Published October 10, 2022