Manifesto Television

Manifesto has a brand new Facebook Page! Check it out… Join and then suggest to your friends.

We’re moving along with finding our subjects, but our shoots have been pushed into May due to schedule conflicts with another project.

We’re still looking for some youth based stories, so If you have any friends or family members under
the age of 18 who are out there making change, let us know!

It’s Earth Month and Earth Day!! Tell us what you’re doing for earth day on the FB page!

1. Our time may or may not be short.

2. Scientists agree that we may have 50-100 years (or less) of liveable conditions on this planet.

3. Living more simply, buying locally produced items whenever possible and recycling are very important.

The funding of technologies which solve important environmental problems (like Inentec’s Plasma systems) are essential over the next couple of years.

4. As individuals, we must become more conscious of the role of the human diet in global warming. The UN’s report last year showed livestock production as the greatest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

Greater than all vehicle related emissions combined, worldwide.

5. We may not be able to stop global warming. But, we might be able to slow it. And like all activism, it feels damn good to know that you fought the fight.

An Earth Day Manifesto

Calculate Your Footprint ▪ Find Earth Day Events ▪ A Billion Acts of Green

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“Today, we face some of the greatest challenges in human history. It’s up to each of us to decide if we will confront those challenges head-on, or give in to the inevitable failure which will befall us if we dare to ignore the signs.

Sure, I’m worried, but I’m not about to give in!” - Scott Ryan

Recently we’ve discussed a bit about what MANIFESTO means to us. We’ve also defined MANIFESTO. Finally, a few months ago, we gave you some ideas on how to write your MANIFESTO.

After several questions from netizens, I think it’s time we define ‘The Manifesto Movement.’

We don’t use this word lightly. It’s happening all around us. A movement. A movement of action and commitment to that action. A movement which you may not even be aware that you are a part of until you read this note.

(And we want you to be a part of it.)

This is because you don’t have to sign up. You don’t have to join the street team or sign up for the email list. You don’t have to eat your wheaties or lick your neighbors stamps. There’s no recruitment dinner and you don’t need a fancy hat (although a hat could help the hair-challenged).

All you have to do is hold a commitment to your manifesto in your heart and then act upon that commitment.

Manifestos are popping up all over the place. You may notice a lot of them on the internet, posted in coffee shops, or scribbled on discarded pieces of paper. People are stepping forward and stating their purpose.

For me personally, it became the most important thing I’ve done in my life. Taking the time to define my Manifesto led to the creation of this entire project. If I hadn’t taken the time to figure out what I wanted and how to make that happen, this movement and the show it birthed would be out there floating in the ether. Needless to say, I would be flailing. I’m sure I would find my way eventually. After all, being conscious of the desire to find’s one purpose will help you do just that. Discover your Manifesto.

Discovering this “thing” is not just a mantra and it’s definitely not a self help slogan. I believe it to be one of the only cures to the dysfunctional way humans trample through life. Without a vision, where can any of us, as individuals possibly be going? On a long journey which will ultimately seem short. That is the only guarantee we have.

So discovering that thing that burns inside of you to escape, the plan to bring it to reality, and the actions which make it form in front of your eyes might just be the most important thing you ever do, for you. It might also be the most important thing you do for your friends, family, and your fellow earthlings. Because when you step up and tackle your Manifesto, others around you take notice and will often follow your example.

Generally speaking, I don’t believe you can change another person all by yourself, but you can make people want to change, and that is more likely to actually make an impact on their lives.

So take a moment, if you haven’t lately, and ask yourself if you are part of this movement. I’ll bet you are. Maybe, you need to state it publicly.

We are taking new Manifesto submissions. All new submissions will be considered for inclusion on the show and the website. ** As a high-five to all of our readers, all new submissions receive a downloadable Manifesto digital pack and every 50th entrant receives a free Manifesto T-shirt!

Never Surrender!
MANIFESTO

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We attended the Air America Inauguration Event last week hosted by Richard Greene.

James Cromwell, Billy Baldwin and many others spoke at the event.

Here’s a few photos:

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Happy Holidays from Manifesto!!!

We hope you had a great year filled with lots love and laughter. Here’s to a New Year full of positive change and new beginnings.

Manifesto is now on Facebook! Check it out and become our friend.

To 2-0-0-9!!
MANIFESTO

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HOPE

We’ve refrained from making any commentary on the presidential campaign. This is only because Manifesto is not about politics, it’s about the actions of individuals and their true desires. Their hopes and dreams.

This concept of hope has become a cliche in the current presidential campaign. However, it’s still an important concept. Our country and our country’s younger generations need hope.

We need something to attach our dreams and desires to.

Older generations - boomers, silents, etc were born with hope. They saw a country, a world which was at their command. A country they could respect. A world of opportunity where they could, theoretically, become whatever they wanted to be. More importantly they lived in a society, while still ruled by the rich, a society which was at least apparently under the control of the people.

Current generations don’t see that. We see a government out of control. A government which holds regular meetings where important decisions are made without the consent or input of our elected representatives. To add insult to injury, the representatives we do have, often do not vote with the will of the people in mind.

But I won’t labor on about how much we need hope or how much the system is broken. Too many people are already doing that and it is so extremely clear that it is a waste of breath.

What I will discuss is the essence of hope.

Hope is about our desires. What we want. Which is what manifesto is about.

Obama may have a manifesto, and if you look at his background in organizing and law, i believe that he truly does. It may not be ideal, but it is enough right now. A stepping stone. Obama’s Manifesto.

So when you go to the polls on Tuesday think about who you believe has the vision and the persistence to actually accomplish something of value for the united states. The person who can help us take that first step in the right direction. Someone with the perspective to look beyond our own borders at the concerns of the world. Someone who has a practical understanding of the concerns of the people, the state of global politics, the serious issues of health care, the environment, and not only a desire or hope, but a personal need to fix things.

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Over the years, many pioneers have set out with great Manifestos. Here’a list of a few of the most interesting and famous Manifestos in recent history.

You may or may not agree with them, you may not even like them, but their power cannot be denied.

+ Russell Einstein Manifesto
A great Manifesto which asked world leaders to consider other alternatives before nuclear weapons when dealing with world conflicts. “Think before you shoot” is a great way to sum up this thoughtful and timely declaration by Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein.

+ John F. Kennedy’s Manifesto
JFK’s manifesto from 1961. His manifesto of, “before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.” You can listen to his original address at the link above.

+ Julia Butterfly Hill’s Manifesto
One of our personal favorites. Julia saved the life of a nearly 1000 year old Redwood in defense of the forest near the Mattole river on the coast of northern california.  Julia is an inspiration to activists and pioneers everywhere. Her work in the environmental movement is a high point for many advocates of direct-action and civil disobedience.

+ John Lennon’s Manifesto
Controversial, and generally misunderstood, John Lennon’s work towards international peace still rings in the worldwide collective consciousness.

+ The Communist Manifesto
Not nearly as dark as many would have you believe, this Manifesto was an important moment in history. Widely respected as one of the most prolific and controversial manifestos ever written.

+ The Student Democratic Society’s ‘Port Huron Statement’
Written in 1962, the Port Huron Statement is often credited as an essential building block of 1960’s counterculture.

+ Banksy’s Manifesto
One of my favorite non-literal manifestoes. Read it. Some Manifestos, like Banksy’s seem almost like an accident.

+ Shepard Fairey’s Manifesto
Manifesto of artist / pop culture guru Shepard Fairey. This Manifesto includes all the best elements of a modern manifesto. It challenges the audience while making them question the entire point of the experiment in the first place. Let’s face it, Shepard Fairey could easily be your ‘dad.’

+ The Futurist Manifesto
The Manifesto of the Italian poet F.T. Marinetti, published in 1909. This manifesto launched an artistic movement which battled against the laissez faire nature of Italian literature and society at the time. The futurist manifesto is regarded as one of the most relevant avante-garde writings.

+ The Surrealist Manifesto
Conceived by french writer André Breton in 1924, the surrealist manifesto helped to lead a movement as well. Surrealism is/was a nonconformist methodology which aimed to create art from the wells of the unconscious mind.

That’s our list of great manifestos. Got a suggestion for a famous manifesto? Tell us.

This list will grow as we add many more manifestos, including those of our readers. What’s yours? Tell us.

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MANIFESTO: Earth Day

It’s here already! Earth Day ‘08! For Los angelenos, this is the best place to get info about events in your community: www.earthdayla.org

For Earth Day events across the rest of this great green land visit: www.earthday.net

MANIFESTO

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If you’re up there, GO! Make your comments on net neutrality. The public comment session just started!!!

Details:

WHAT: Public Hearing on the Future of the Internet
WHEN: Thursday, April 17
TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
(471 Lagunita Drive, Palo Alto, CA) Map It!
For directions and travel information, visit:
http://www.savetheinternet.com/=stanford_travel

FCC Public Hearing Agenda
12:00 p.m. - Welcome/Opening Remarks
12:45 p.m. - Panel 1: Network Management and Consumer Expectations
3:00 p.m. - Panel 2: Consumer Access to Emerging Internet Technologies and Applications
4:30 p.m. - Public Comment
6:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks
7:00 p.m. - Adjournment

Courtesy of www. savetheinternet.com

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A lot of folks have been asking us this question.

Let us explain our method. First we’ll cover the basic Manifesto formula. Then we’ll cover how to write a manifesto.

It’s pretty simple. It goes like this:

1. Decide What you Want.
2. Formulate a Plan.
3. Throw caution to the wind and do it.

1. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT

Write a list of all the things in the world that matter to you. Don’t focus completely on altruistic deeds. Be honest with yourself. Write it all down. You want to base jump off the Eiffel Tower? Write it down. Like making sausages? Gross! But write it down. You’ll thank yourself later.

Take that list. Look at it. Consider it.

Walk away from the list.

Give it a couple of weeks. Think about it, but don’t stress, let your brain do the creative work on its own.

The theory - and it’s been proven repeatedly - is that when you think about what you want, you will discover it.

So think about what you are Great at. That thing which you love to do and were born to do. Michael Levine reminded me of this today: when you do something which you lose all track of time during - maybe it’s gardening or maybe it’s tractor pulls - this may not be your Manifesto, but it’s likely that you love this ‘thing’ and that this thing that you love is ultimately connected to your Manifesto.

In essence, find what you love to do, what you care about most in the world and your manifesto will follow.

2. FORMULATE A PLAN

Take your Manifesto and turn it into an action statement.

“I want to live with the pygmy peoples of Undu Tuwalia.”

Consider the wording. Do you want to just live with the Undu Tuwalians? Or do you want to use your knowledge of ancient cultures to help them discover their connection to their Undu Whuwalian ancestors?

It’s important to examine your true desires. You may need to walk away from your action statement for a bit and come back to it in week or two as well.

It’s okay if the details aren’t too clear right now. Manifestos often evolve during the process of acting on them.

3. THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND & DO IT

Take your plan and act on it. We warn you, this is the most difficult but also rewarding step.

If your plan is of any magnitude it will likely take great resources, focus, luck, and perseverance to make it happen. This is not a negative thing, but something to be conscious of.

The timing of when you choose to follow your Manifesto is extremely important. But sometimes one cannot wait for the right time. Only you will know when it is time for you.

WRITING YOUR MANIFESTO

With the three elements above, you have everything you need to draft your Manifesto.

In fact, all you ultimately need is your action statement supported by your reasons, and a plan to create a solid MANIFESTO.

Good luck on your journey.

If you have a Manifesto you’d like to share with the world, Tell us. We might feature your story in the show or the documentary!

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