A big stand-out for me this week was in the film “Knock Down The House” when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said “Basically what political machines do is they suppress democracy.” The people in office want to keep the political system the way it is for personal gain. I think we all have a general understanding of the corruptness in politics. But watching this documentary and reading “How to Think Like An Activist” by Wendy Syfret really highlighted the flaws in our political system and the importance of activism. It is very difficult to enact change, and the little change that has come over the last few decades had to be fought for. Activism is a necessity for so many people to live the lives they deserve. “Knock Down The House” and the reading expresses how corrupt many of the politicians in office are and the great impact they have on many lives. People’s suffering and social and political injustice is overlooked. Activism calls attention to this and demands change.