23/04/2025
MEGA!
"Make Earth Great Again ( ) exists to support and amplify the movements that are actively working towards a just, regenerative, free and egalitarian world.
MEGA seeks to reclaim the Earth from corporate globalization and create a society that honors all beings on the planet. Our vision is built on principles of ecological democracy, market socialism, bioregionalism, permaculture, nonviolence, and Indigenous philosophy.
The renewal we seek is not a return to a particular time in history, but to a symbolic moment of profound transformation— the founding of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. This union, established under the Great Law of Peace, brought together six nations of Turtle Island, ending cycles of conflict and demonstrating the power of cooperation, respect, and shared governance. It serves as an enduring example of how collective wisdom and unity can guide us toward a future of peace and justice.
MEGA arises from the spirit of this union. It is a vision rooted in the living web of life, where all beings hold intrinsic value, and the Earth is not a resource to be exploited but a sacred community to which we belong.
MEGA stands in direct contrast to the narrow, outdated ethos of "Make America Great Again," which clings to national supremacy, traditional social hierarchies, and corporate extractivism at the expense of the many.
From the MEGA perspective, MAGA fails to deliver on its promise of restoring greatness, even on its own terms. MAGA cloaks itself in populist, America-first language, but it is little more than a mask for corporate plunder and the continued looting of the American working class. It weaponizes culture war issues to stoke division and distract from its true agenda: dismantling the social safety net, stripping workers of their rights, giving tax breaks to the rich, maintaining subservience to the military industrial complex, and hollowing out the nation in service to unchecked corporate greed.
MEGA is an invitation to reimagine how we relate to each other, to our communities, and to the Earth itself. We welcome all to join us, including disaffected and disillusioned MAGA supporters. Whether today or in the coming years, we welcome all because we are ready for the culture wars to end. We welcome all because we see all of us as family, even those who were raised in cultures that taught us to forget.
We are ready to restore the Great Law of Peace between nations and cultures.
To those who are not ready to join us, who oppose us and wish to continue this bitter war, to those who will continue to wave the flag of empire and corporate rule - MAGA’s true heirs - know that at any moment, our war of words can end and we can become friends. This is possible because recognizing the dignity and worth of every individual is one of our foundational principles. This is what legends like Thich Nhat Hanh, Martin Luther King Jr, Berta Cáceres and Daryl Davis have taught us. Our goal is not to defeat our enemies, but to defeat old ideologies and win new friendships. The goal is the beloved community.
MEGA envisions a society that is deeply participatory, decentralized, egalitarian, and committed to humanity being a regenerative and respectful presence on the Earth, as it has in many pockets around the world throughout history. While we recognize that no culture has perfectly embodied these ideals, MEGA draws inspiration from the many Indigenous practices and philosophies around the world that are rooted in this ideal - principles that continue to guide Indigenous communities today, which we believe are essential to humanity’s survival and wellbeing.
Our guiding compass is a future based on trust, compassion, and cooperation rather than fear, division, and competition. We envision a global transformation where human systems coexist harmoniously with natural systems, in ways that celebrate life and diversity. We seek a world where the gifts of the Earth are shared equitably and sustainably among all its inhabitants, drawing on diverse cultural and ecological wisdom to guide us.
Main Principles of MEGA
Ecological Democracy and Direct Participation
Decentralization and Bioregionalism
Market Socialism and Economics of Happiness
Regenerative Living and Permaculture
Nonviolence, Compassion, and Aikido Principles
Global Solidarity and Cultural Pluralism
Empowerment through Local Action and Community Self-Reliance
Indigenous Values and the Circle of Courage: Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity"
- Films For Action
**Read the first draft of the document here: https://www.filmsforaction.org/articles/make-earth-great-again-a-manifesto-for-ecological-democracy/
It includes more detailed breakdowns of the core principles. Suggestions and feedback welcome!
