Manifesto

[Sarah]

A public declaration, usually of a prince, sovereign, or otherperson claiming large powers, showing his intentions, or proclaiminghis opinions and motives in reference to some act done orcontemplated by him; as, a manifesto declaring the purpose of aprince to begin war, and explaining his motives. Bouvier.it was proposed to draw up a manifesto, setting forth the grounds andmotives of our taking arms. Addison.Frederick, in a public manifesto, appealed to the Empire against theinsolent pretensions of the pope. Milman.

[Sarah]

(n.) An announcement of intended future actions. Sounds like a homosexual orgy.

[Julene]

A written document prepared by a single person, intended to garner attention towards a specific topic or issue.
Associated infamously with [the ramblings] of a fanatical [zealot] or crazed madman, a [manifesto] can take the form of an autobiography, essay, or critique by the author, and may be published or sent to a public media source.

[Rihanna]

Generally, this is really just a fancy term for an [essay]. Alternatively, it can be used for an essay thats too good to be called an essay (especially if its a rather [grandiose] [critique] on something).