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Journalist and photographer covering social movements, protests and geopolitics. Focus: US, Europe, E & SE Asia. Digital editor @WTOP // Contributor @SipaUSA

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    1. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

      I’m in downtown DC where climate activists with Extinction Rebellion have blocked the intersection of K and 16th streets with a big sailboat that says “rebel for life.” @WTOP @WTOPtraffic #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/NWIO1aRvM3

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    2. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

      This intersection one block north of the White House is entirely frozen. I’m witnessing a climate-themed, impromptu block party with masked “polar bears.” A few dozen police gathering nearby. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/rZNoWZ78Yp

      38 replies . 139 retweets 413 likes
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    3. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

      Police are slowly moving in on the sailboat. They’re clearing the middle of the intersection, at least a dozen people staying put. I see a few officers having a chat with the “sailors” on deck. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/r2lMf9fDCn

      7 replies . 44 retweets 122 likes
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    4. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

      Some of these protesters are actually bound to each other inside these metal tubes linked to the sailboat. Seems like they’re in it for the long haul. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/VJoNgKPRT9

      44 replies . 176 retweets 544 likes
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      Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

      Police are using a saw to separate the links protesters have attached themselves to the boat with. They’ve given those people flame-resistant blankets for the sparks. And ear protection. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/FweMWz83O8

      5:25 am - 23 Sep 2019 From Washington, DC
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      • Lee LeTeff Moth 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Extinction Rebellion Bridget John Bob Shadiester Neko 🧢 🐾 Michelle Dorothy Nick Brana - #PeoplesParty
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        2. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          Over an hour later and police are still working to cut loose two more protesters at K and 16th. Traffic is being rerouted around this block, leaving it devoid of anyone except protesters, police, curious onlookers and one colorful sailboat. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/St0BURPacg

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        3. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          Boat update: The sit-in at K and 16th is over. None of the protesters cut loose were arrested. Police are about to tow this thing out. I’m hearing radio chatter on a blockade at Dupont Circle. Think I’ll run over for a look. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/Dzr7i7BGDE

          13 replies . 29 retweets 94 likes
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        4. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          Two people have chained themselves to ladders at the intersection of Mass Ave and 18th. “Earth is on fire, the Amazon is on fire,” one yells, to an audience of workers peering out from Dupont Circle offices. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/llfoBkp98u

          22 replies . 64 retweets 182 likes
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        5. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          The Extinction Rebellion outpost at Mass and 18th has doubled in size with the arrival of about 50 people carrying a “tell the truth” banner. The blockades are slowly lifting but a few groups have chosen to go mobile. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/T8yrUAF9av

          10 replies . 35 retweets 104 likes
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        6. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          Same group marching south on Connecticut with a police escort containing traffic impacts. With the blockades over, they’re rendezvousing with others in Farragut Square to discuss next steps over ice cream. As for me, I’m heading out to edit. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/BR0MLlXnlj

          5 replies . 11 retweets 66 likes
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        7. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          A few more photos of Extinction Rebellion and their sailboat on K and 16th this morning, which I've since learned is called the Great Barrier Reef. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/jytILXRj5r

          2 replies . 21 retweets 42 likes
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        8. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          Another shot from Mass. and 18th, where a woman chained to a step ladder warned onlookers the whole world is burning and they had to save it. Gloomy, but it's on brand for a group with the name Extinction Rebellion. #ShutDownDCpic.twitter.com/W3rcRajTwO

          1 reply . 8 retweets 28 likes
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        9. Alejandro Alvarez‏Verified account @aletweetsnews 23 Sep 2019

          If I had to pick one photo that embodies the mood and messaging behind #ShutDownDC, it'd be this one of a climate activist with a snorkel and pool noodle, dancing against a dismal flooded future.pic.twitter.com/3PhGMUyOk7

          3 replies . 16 retweets 51 likes
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        1. Reince Niebuhr has extraordinary potential‏ @ReinceNiebuhr 23 Sep 2019
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          man they should of loomered these guys. just left them there to figure out how to get out on their own... #ShutDownDC

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        1. Penthouse Sidebar‏ @drfessel 23 Sep 2019
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          That's not a saw it is a grinder.

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