Articles by Cal Thomas

You’ve Got to Be Taught to Love

Cal Thomas | September 16, 2021

The lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II wrote many beautiful songs for Broadway musicals. One that was not beautiful, but powerful for what it said about race… Read More

SocietyCommentary

Fight Over Texas Abortion Ban Reflects Semantics, Societal Decline

Cal Thomas | September 07, 2021

In the matter of a new Texas law banning abortions six weeks after gestation, when a fetal heartbeat can usually be detected by vaginal ultrasound,… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Franklin Delano Roosevelt vs. John F. Kennedy vs. Joe Robinette Biden

Cal Thomas | August 27, 2021

In his address to Congress on Dec. 8, 1941, following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said: We will not only… Read More

EducationCommentary

Back to (What Kind of) School? Transgenderism, Yes; Testing, No

Cal Thomas | August 26, 2021

When I was in public school, a TV ad asked: “It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where your children are?” Here’s a better question for… Read More

InternationalCommentary

Likely Long-Term Ripple Effects of Precipitous Pullout From Afghanistan

Cal Thomas | August 23, 2021

What has happened in Afghanistan will not stay in Afghanistan, but will have a ripple effect throughout the region and beyond. In remarks Friday at… Read More

InternationalCommentary

Biden’s Surrender

Cal Thomas | August 19, 2021

After searing criticism from Democrats and Republicans about how he has mishandled the withdrawal of the remaining American forces, diplomats, their families, and contractors from… Read More

PoliticsCommentary

Gov. Ron DeSantis Stands Up to the Weenies

Cal Thomas | August 10, 2021

They have been called many things: amoebas, spineless cowards, weaklings, and other names not suitable for print in a family newspaper. The modern characterization for… Read More

InternationalCommentary

What Leftists Overlook About Cuba

Cal Thomas | July 21, 2021

People on the far left have become so predictable that their statements are no longer “breaking news.” They would be hilarious if they weren’t outrageous… Read More

SocietyCommentary

Zaila and the Bee

Cal Thomas | July 15, 2021

By any standard, Zaila Avant-garde is a remarkable 14-year-old girl with a positive and compelling outlook on life. Zaila (her father reportedly changed her surname from… Read More

PoliticsCommentary

It’s Insane That Psaki Is Suggesting Republicans to Blame for Defunding Police

Cal Thomas | July 08, 2021

Most of us recall as children getting into a dispute with another kid and then blaming him for starting a fight. When Mom approached, you… Read More