Code Pink AlertCODEPINK-DC, Thursday, September 4
Don't bother trying to drive home on Thursday! The NFL kickoff - a virtual bread and circus that promises short skirts, Gulf War 2 heroes and massive amounts of machismo - expects to draw 500,000 people who will converge on the mall from all across the region, clogging up the streets and metro stations from early afternoon until late evening.
Come out instead for a healthy dose of activism CODEPINK-style in a protest of the FCC followed up by a presence at the NFL Kick-Off itself.
CODEPINK Angels of Public Interest
"The night after I was sworn in, I waited for a visit from the angel of the public interest. I waited all night, but she did not come." - Michael Powell, FCC Chairman
Alright Chairman Powell - You Asked for it!
The CODEPINK Angels of Public Interest will visit the FCC (445 12th St., SW), September 4th at 5pm. We need to remind the Commissioner of his pledge to protect the airwaves in the public interest. He needs to hear from you! Join us by meeting at the CODEPINK office (733 15th St.NW Room 507) at 4:30pm. Bring your own wings or let us know if you need a pair and we'll make it happen - just give us a call at 202-393-5016.
If you can't meet us at the office, then meet us there by taking metro to the Smithsonian station, and exiting at the Independence Ave/Bureau of Engraving/Holocaust Memorial exit. Make a right when you exit the metro and proceed about a block and a half to the FCC.
Then, stick with the Angels (or meet us at the FCC before 6pm), as we head over to the NFL Kickoff to make our counter statement to the celebration of football and militarism - BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW. There are rumors that President will be making an appearance. Don't miss it.
CODEPINK
202-393-5016
info@codepinkalert.org
www.codepinkalert.org
