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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). 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

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. Published October 13, 2025

Blue states and taxes illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Blue state tax hikes drive residents out

During the high-inflation days of the Biden administration, many of the less-than-well-off were forced to cut back on their spending, whether on food, gasoline or, in some cases, medication. Published August 20, 2025

President Donald Trump, right, Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrive for a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Did Trump get rolled in Alaska?

Promising severe consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin didn't agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine and then apparently reversing himself sends a signal of weakness. Published August 18, 2025