Solutions to Excess Money in Politics Examined at Women's Democratic Club

Tonight the Women's Democratic Club held a meeting with speakers on the subject of what to do about too much money in politics.

The speakers were Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Congressman John Sarbanes, and State Senator Jamie Raskin, each of whom has introduced legislation to try to ameliorate the results of radical decisions by the current U.S. Supreme Court that allow "speech" by corporations using their money to influence elections.

Congressman Van Hollen is attempting to help by introducing legislation to require openness about who has given money to politicians and how much. Congressman Sarbanes is attempting to help with legislation for public financing to make small individual contributions worth as much as large corporations' contributions. State Senator Raskin is attempting to help with legislation requiring corporations to obtain approval of their shareholders before they can make political contributions.

The meeting included a packed audience even though it was a very cold evening. The Women's Democratic Club is to be congratulated for an excellent program.