A personal manifesto.

The Negative

1—Reject propaganda

–consumer advertising

–political advertising, rallies, organizations of hate and discrimination

–educational institutions and materials with non-inclusive aims

2—Reject celebrity worship

–music, tv, movies, sports, religious organizations, online influencers

3—Reject consumerism

–stop buying stuff

–conserve, recycle, restore, share

— support local business above corporate entities

 

The Positive

1—Get educated and informed

–read and watch a diversity of reports and opinions

–check facts and data

–listen openly to others

–listen some more

2—Study and embrace history and the arts

–take a class, join a study group, get a library card, view the arts online, read

–visit sites like museums, libraries, monuments

–support local sports and play some

3—Determine your deepest values

–connect with a community that shares your values and hopes

–prepare an “elevator speech”—a brief statement of what matters most to you

–contribute money and time to candidates, advocacy organizations, and charities you choose

–VOTE and assist others to vote