Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
The missing element in the gun debate
The heightened debate over gun violence following the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is leaving out one critical element. Published June 1, 2022
Texas shooting: A failure of several levels
There are no adjectives that can accurately describe the gruesome act committed by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Published May 30, 2022
What is Team Biden’s foreign policy?
For the third time since becoming president, Joe Biden has said he would send U.S. forces to defend Taiwan should mainland China launch an attack. Published May 25, 2022
Pelosi rightfully denied Communion due to abortion stance
The archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore Cordileone, has announced he will no longer allow Nancy Pelosi to receive Communion because of her refusal to adhere to Catholic doctrine on unborn human life. Published May 23, 2022
The law, racism and promoting America at its worst
The overt racism and anti-Semitism written in the Buffalo shooter's 180-page "manifesto" has been rightly denounced by civilized people. Published May 18, 2022
How children become progressives
How are progressives made? By cooking them in a public school six hours a day, five days a week, where they are seemingly indoctrinated with an ideology that contradicts the values of their parents. Published May 16, 2022
Whipping inflation — then and now
In 1974, when the inflation rate was 11.04%, President Gerald Ford came up with a slogan: "Whip Inflation Now." Published May 11, 2022
The irony of pro-choice activists protesting on Mother’s Day weekend
Irony doesn't begin to explain why pro-choice activists chose Mother's Day weekend to picket the homes of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts. Published May 9, 2022
The end of Roe v. Wade?
Chief Justice John G. Roberts has confirmed the accuracy of a leaked document that revealed an initial majority vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. Published May 4, 2022
Disinformation Governance Board: Biden’s ‘Ministry of Truth’
As with many things, propaganda can be used for good or for ill, depending on who dispenses it. Published May 2, 2022
Liberal media and entertainment corrupting public perception and skewing reality
There's an old joke about a fictitious poll taker who asked people what they thought about ignorance and apathy when it comes to politics and elections. One respondent said, "I don't know, and I don't care." Published April 27, 2022
What would Walt Disney think?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill passed by the Republican-majority legislature that revokes a special tax exemption and other privileges for Walt Disney World in Orlando. Published April 25, 2022
Masks off on public transportation: Free at last (until the next time)
"And they're off," as the callers of horse races say, but in this case, it means the government will no longer enforce mask mandates on airplanes, trains, buses, subways and other forms of public transportation. Published April 20, 2022
The left’s fear of Elon Musk’s Twitter and free speech
Americans who subscribe to "traditional values" have had to put up with a lot from the left in the name of the First Amendment. Published April 18, 2022
Biden the ghost-gun buster
Inflation ballooned 8.5% in March compared to a year ago, the largest increase since December 1981 and the fifth straight monthly surge. Published April 13, 2022
The fight for parental rights in public schools: Round two
The battle over whether parents or public schools and elites should decide what goes into the minds and souls of students has entered a second stage. Published April 11, 2022
Condemn or redeem Will Smith?
It appeared that many in the Hollywood world, after first giving Mr. Smith a standing ovation when he won best actor for his role in the film "King Richard," quickly turned on him and condemned his behavior. Published April 6, 2022
Pence’s ‘Freedom Agenda’: A second ‘Contract with America’
During the 1994 congressional campaign, Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and Dick Armey (R-TX) drew up what they called a Contract with America. Published April 4, 2022
Republicans need to reverse Biden’s disastrous foreign and domestic policies
It's an old Washington political trick. When you're in trouble, change the subject. Published March 30, 2022
Biden’s channeled JFK and Reagan in call to remove Putin from power
President Joe Biden's speech from Warsaw Saturday night, reminded me of two previous presidents who delivered speeches confronting the autocracy that was then the Soviet Union. Published March 28, 2022
