"The night after I was sworn in, I waited for a visit from the angel of public interest. I waited all night, but she did not come."--Michael K. Powell, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission.

Head of the FCC, Michael Powell (son of US war criminal Colin Powell) had recently approved the existence of even worse corporate media monopolies than ever before. Defending his decision, the chairman sarcastically told the reporters: "The night after I was sworn in, I waited for a visit from the angel of public interest. I waited all night, but she did not come."

On Friday, March 22, 2002 media activists dressed as the Angels of Public Interest descended upon FCC Headquarters in Washington, DC. The angels attempted to go inside and meet with either Michael Powell or a representative, but were unsuccessful, as the doors were blocked by baton wielding police.

The day started with a rally across the street from FCC headquarter in Washington, DC

Anarchist angel terrorizes Powell and cops.

Anarchist and media activist War Cry speaks at rally

DC's finest observe the threatening rally

Reverend Billy fires up crowd

Reverend Billy speaks with FCC headquarters shown in background on right.

Children are not a target market

As rally ends, angel (holding Public Interest Crystal Ball) leads crowd across the street and towards the entrance of FCC headquarters.

Crowd arrives at the front door

FCC: Fascist Corporate Cronies

Lead angel requests an interview but is denied by the folks inside the building.

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