Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
Trump and Musk are spring cleaning the government
It's a bit early for spring cleaning, but that's what President Donald Trump and his faithful companion Elon Musk appear to be doing. Published February 10, 2025
Democrats double down on failed race and gender messaging despite election losses
It's not true, as it has been reported that Democrats don't have a "coherent message" and are wallowing in confusion. Published February 5, 2025
New media’s rise marks legacy news outlet’s fall
The "legacy media" are in decline, and the new media are surging. Published February 3, 2025
Trump’s revenge: Successfully breaking government gridlock
One of the things that frustrates so many people about Washington is its dysfunction. We are paying more and getting less. Published January 29, 2025
Trump’s first week shakes Washington with blitz of policy actions
The standard by which modern presidents have been judged is the first 100 days. Forget that. Mr. Trump has done more for good, and some will argue for the ill, than maybe any president in his first week in office. Published January 27, 2025
Presidential pardons raise questions about political accountability and family favoritism
Pardons were flying all over Washington on Monday like a flock of birds or airplanes during peak hours at Reagan Airport. Published January 22, 2025
Trump’s second inaugural address marks shift from ‘American carnage’ to optimism
According to the Frank Sinatra song, "Love is lovelier, the second time around." We'll see how that works out in the second coming of Donald. J. Trump, now president of the United States for a second time. Published January 20, 2025
Will Trump be able to accomplish all he has promised?
Who remembers Donald Trump's first inaugural address? Probably not very many, unless they have Googled it, as I did. Published January 15, 2025
Democrats deflect blame for Los Angeles County’s wildfires
When a politician says "don't politicize" a significant event like the fires that have swept Los Angeles County, it's a good bet they are attempting to shield themselves from their inaction. Published January 13, 2025
Dumbing down New Jersey schools
Among the many laws that took effect at the beginning of the new year is one in New Jersey that will astound and should anger people with children in the state's public schools. Published January 8, 2025
Prison and sentencing reform: Saving money in an overlooked place
According to The Sentencing Project, 72.1% of federal prisoners are serving time for a nonviolent offense and have no history of violence. More than half are for drug offenses. Published January 6, 2025
Jimmy Carter’s application of his faith disappointed many Christian conservatives
When Jimmy Carter began attending the First Baptist Church in Washington after becoming president, I thought it a unique opportunity to better understand his faith. Published January 1, 2025
Lessons of 1925: Learning from the past and not predicting the future
Political and other prognosticators are busy predicting the future, as usual. Published December 30, 2024
Biden protects the lives of murderers, but not babies
As if his 1,500 pardons weren't enough to cause outrage, President Biden has gone further. Near the expiration of his presidency, Mr. Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row. Published December 26, 2024
Christmas’ gifts from Congress are choking America’s future
When Washington politicians speak of a Christmas tree this time of year, they are not referring to an actual tree. It means they've loaded up a bill with another kind of "green." Published December 23, 2024
Saving the lives of babies and their mothers is the ultimate gift
In past years, I have suggested going beyond Christmas and other holiday gifts that will soon be forgotten, returned or worn out in favor of one that will last for generations to come. Published December 18, 2024
Biden admin’s scorched-earth tactics raise concerns before Trump transition
The soon-to-expire Biden administration is behaving as if an invading foreign power were about to take over and the house must be burned down to keep the "invaders" from succeeding. Published December 16, 2024
Penny’s acquittal and killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO: No peace on earth, no goodwill
Before this time of year was hijacked by secular progressives as "the holidays" in deference to everyone -- except the ones who have a real reason for the season -- it was called Christmas. Published December 11, 2024
Preemptive pardons would violate our Constitution
Media reports say President Biden is about to issue a slew of preemptive pardons for people associated with his administration to thwart any "revenge" the incoming Trump administration might take against them. Published December 9, 2024
Hunter Biden’s pardon
Clearly, President Biden didn't mean it last June when he responded to a question from David Muir of ABC News about whether he would pardon his son Hunter. Published December 4, 2024
