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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

Gambling in professional sports illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

NBA scandal exposes sports gambling hypocrisy

In 2018, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down a federal law banning sports gambling, thus allowing individual states to decide whether to allow it or not.

October 27, 2025
Democrats' government shutdown illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Democrats’ government ‘shutdown’ explained

The partial government "shutdown" is a pure political act. It has nothing to do with the amount of money the government takes from taxpayers, though it does have something to do with how much it spends.

October 13, 2025