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When the Fear of the Machine Eclipses the Architecture of the Republic

Saturday, August 15, 2026

In our desperate attempt to legislate away the tragedies born of modern weaponry, we are perilously close to dismantling the very fail-safes designed to protect the citizenry from the state. Now, the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in.

Complicit by Silence: Absence of a Republican Opposition in Sherman

Friday, August 14, 2026

When a local administration operates in the shadows, the opposition party is supposed to be the public’s last line of defense. As controversies mount and ledgers blur, the residents are left asking: where have all the Republicans gone?

Feel the Warmth of Collectivism: 20 Million Dead and Other Administrative Glitches

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Modern politicians love to contrast the "coldness" of capitalism with the collective embrace of Marxism. But capitalism never engineered the deliberate slaughter of tens of millions of its own citizens.

Contribute to Sherman CT News: Guest Dispatches & Opinion Pieces

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Have something you want to say? Sherman CT News aggressively pursues absolute civic accountability. We fiercely believe that top-tier local journalism demands the authentic voices of the people who actually live, work, and pay heavy taxes right here in town.

Don Lowe vs. The Constitution: Weaponizing the State Police

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Dispatching State Troopers to silence a lawful drone flight reveals a dangerous misunderstanding of our constitutional rights. We examine how First Selectman Don Lowe treats the town of Sherman like a private corporation, and treats taxpayers asking questions about a $42.8 million project like unruly employees who need to be disciplined.