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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

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York on Dec. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Trump’s top Cabinet picks need vetting

There is a reason the founders wrote Article 2, Section 2 and clause 2 into the Constitution. They give the president the power to nominate people to high office. But that power is not absolute.

November 20, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump has transformed the Republican Party

In the end, Vice President Kamala Harris was the wrong candidate with the wrong message at the wrong time. President-elect Donald Trump won the greatest comeback in American political history.

November 6, 2024
Nikki Haley, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, listens to medias during her press conference before leaving Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Aug.24, 2024. (Chiang Ying-ying)

Is it too early to talk 2028?

What can a columnist do when his deadline is Election Day and he doesn't know who has won the presidency and other offices?

November 4, 2024
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at the Capitol in Washington, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Mike Johnson as Clark Kent

If Clark Kent had a twin brother, he might resemble House Speaker Mike Johnson. That includes Mr. Johnson's mild manner.

October 28, 2024
Harris targeting Republicans and conservative America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Harris seeks the anti-Catholic vote

A political rule of thumb is that candidates should never offend a large group of voters, especially close to an election.

October 21, 2024
Iran Regime Change Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Regime change in Iran is the only option

Toppling the theocratic regime in Tehran has become more critical as Iran nears the ability to produce and launch nuclear weapons against Israel and possibly the United States.

October 16, 2024
Kamala Harris on "60 Minutes" illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

Harris dodges serious questions on ‘60 Minutes’

It took Kamala Harris 2 1/2 months to agree to an interview with a national journalist. Bill Whitaker interviewed her on CBS' "60 Minutes," and her answers are not likely to help her with undecided voters.

October 9, 2024
Kamala Harris and televised news conference illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

Harris owes us a news conference

It's been more than two months since Vice President Kamala Harris was deeded the Democratic presidential nomination.

September 23, 2024
Bernie's Socialist Health Care Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Socialized medicine: The consequences

The new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has commented on a report he commissioned that found the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is in a deplorable condition.

September 16, 2024