Cindy Ryu
@cindyryuseattle.bsky.social
8-term Member of the WA State House of Representatives
Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee Chair
Former Mayor of Shoreline, WA - the first Korean American woman mayor in USA
Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee Chair
Former Mayor of Shoreline, WA - the first Korean American woman mayor in USA
Reposted by Cindy Ryu
COLUMN: Why is the DOJ botching the Epstein saga?
“The possibilities range from bad to worse” — especially for what they suggest about the country’s legal leadership, writes former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori.
“The possibilities range from bad to worse” — especially for what they suggest about the country’s legal leadership, writes former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori.
3 Scenarios That Explain the Epstein Debacle
All reflect poorly on the Department of Justice.
www.politico.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
COLUMN: Why is the DOJ botching the Epstein saga?
“The possibilities range from bad to worse” — especially for what they suggest about the country’s legal leadership, writes former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori.
“The possibilities range from bad to worse” — especially for what they suggest about the country’s legal leadership, writes former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori.
So sad for the family and the butterfly effect of one deportee.
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/14/a...
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/14/a...
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling • Washington State Standard
Nicolle Orozco Forero was one of the few immigrant women who provide child care for American children with disabilities. Then she and her seriously ill son were taken into ICE custody.
washingtonstatestandard.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
So sad for the family and the butterfly effect of one deportee.
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/14/a...
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/14/a...
I served with Phyllis briefly but her presence loomed large and long. After her retirement, she took the time to have lunches with me. I wish we had one more lunch together. I will miss you, Phyllis. Thank you for your leadership and friendship. Rest in peace.
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Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, Latina Pioneer in the Washington State Legislature, Dies at 89 - Lynnwood Times
Former State Representative Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, one of the first Latinas to serve in the Washington State Legislature.
lynnwoodtimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I served with Phyllis briefly but her presence loomed large and long. After her retirement, she took the time to have lunches with me. I wish we had one more lunch together. I will miss you, Phyllis. Thank you for your leadership and friendship. Rest in peace.
lynnwoodtimes.com/2025/05/14/g...
lynnwoodtimes.com/2025/05/14/g...
We will feel the economic, tourism, and fandom impacts of the current administration for years to come
La Brigada de Oro, Nashville SC's Latino supporter group, was noticeably absent from Saturday night's match against Charlotte. In his column, editor @scavendish.bsky.social talks to co-founder Abel Acosta about what it means when some of the team's biggest fans fear simply driving to the stadium.
Nashville SC supporters feared profiling by ICE operation - Nashville Banner
La Brigada de Oro, a Latino supporters group, stays away from Nashville SC game due to fear of being profiled by ICE and Tennessee Highway Patrol.
nashvillebanner.com
May 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We will feel the economic, tourism, and fandom impacts of the current administration for years to come
Bullies who trample constitutional rights to due process
If one person's rights are threatened, everyone's rights are threatened.
@vanhollen.senate.gov explains:
@vanhollen.senate.gov explains:
May 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Bullies who trample constitutional rights to due process
This administration doesn't know how to govern effectively. We are paying for that ineptitude and we will be paying for many years to come.
May 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This administration doesn't know how to govern effectively. We are paying for that ineptitude and we will be paying for many years to come.
Happy to have US Sen. Patty Murray join us on the floor of the WA State House of Representatives before Sine Die.
Another session in the books. The Legislature has adjourned Sine Die. #waleg
May 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Happy to have US Sen. Patty Murray join us on the floor of the WA State House of Representatives before Sine Die.
Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Heritage Month!! So proud to serve with my AAPI colleagues.
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌺🌏
Washington’s 10 AANHPI House Democrats are fighting for justice, equity, and opportunity—championing legislation that uplifts all our communities.
#AANHPIHeritageMonth #WAleg #RepresentationMatters
Washington’s 10 AANHPI House Democrats are fighting for justice, equity, and opportunity—championing legislation that uplifts all our communities.
#AANHPIHeritageMonth #WAleg #RepresentationMatters
May 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Heritage Month!! So proud to serve with my AAPI colleagues.
Rookie mistake, or too arrogant to care about being an easy target of epionage?
Hesgeth used his personal phone to log into a 4th-tier sports betting site -- and to relay real-time information about U.S. airstrikes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities, Analysts Say
The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, including on social media and a fantasy sports site.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Rookie mistake, or too arrogant to care about being an easy target of epionage?
Congrats!
🎉 Historic win in Seattle! Stagehands at Showbox Market & Showbox SoDo just ratified their first union contract with IATSE Local 15 — becoming the first nightclub stage crew to unionize in the city's history!
Better wages, benefits, and safety are on the way! ✊
Better wages, benefits, and safety are on the way! ✊
April 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Congrats!
Too sad of a reality under Trump. Expect a brain drain: Who would ever want to come to the USA to contribute to our and the world's advances?
April 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Too sad of a reality under Trump. Expect a brain drain: Who would ever want to come to the USA to contribute to our and the world's advances?
Seriously.
April 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Seriously.
Aggressive behavior purposefully disrupting the WA State House floor proceedings as we near the end of the 2025 Legislative Session. www.thenewstribune.com/news/politic...
GOP lawmaker barred from House Chamber for rest of session after outburst
“It’s disappointing that Rep. Dufault has created multiple disturbances on the House Floor this session, and has shown no willingness to adhere to House rules,” the House speaker told McClatchy.
www.thenewstribune.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Aggressive behavior purposefully disrupting the WA State House floor proceedings as we near the end of the 2025 Legislative Session. www.thenewstribune.com/news/politic...
I agree with US Rep. Gwen Moore this is an overreach which requires a high legal bar, disregarding the US Constitution:
www.cnn.com/2025/04/25/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/25/p...
Wisconsin judge arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly obstructing immigration agents | CNN Politics
A Milwaukee County Circuit judge was arrested Friday and charged in federal court after allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest.
www.cnn.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I agree with US Rep. Gwen Moore this is an overreach which requires a high legal bar, disregarding the US Constitution:
www.cnn.com/2025/04/25/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/25/p...
Bad move. It's up to each state to fend for our consumers, now.
Quick story on this, no DOJ comment yet but it has appeared to have shut down the Consumer Protection Branch, which prosecutes cases involving tobacco marketing, fraud against seniors and servicemembers, and entities involved in the opioid crisis.
prospect.org/justice/2025...
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Justice Department Shuts Branch that Prosecutes Consumer Fraud Cases
Several attorneys will be moved to defending the federal government from lawsuits.
prospect.org
April 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Bad move. It's up to each state to fend for our consumers, now.
The 3rd branch of government stepped up. Where's the legislative branch?
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s guidance forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in K-12 public schools.
apnews.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The 3rd branch of government stepped up. Where's the legislative branch?
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
WA State's Tariff Information and Resource Guide choosewashingtonstate.com/tariff-respo...
WA Commerce supports business owners and entrepreneurs through Keep Washington Working www.commerce.wa.gov/working-wash...
WA Commerce supports business owners and entrepreneurs through Keep Washington Working www.commerce.wa.gov/working-wash...
Tariff Response - Washington State - Where the Next Big Thing Begins
choosewashingtonstate.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
WA State's Tariff Information and Resource Guide choosewashingtonstate.com/tariff-respo...
WA Commerce supports business owners and entrepreneurs through Keep Washington Working www.commerce.wa.gov/working-wash...
WA Commerce supports business owners and entrepreneurs through Keep Washington Working www.commerce.wa.gov/working-wash...
Despite what you might hear from the Republicans, Washington state is the place to go for an innovative and strong state economy, according to Wallet Hub
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Most & Least Innovative States in 2025
Most & Least Innovative States in 2025
wallethub.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Despite what you might hear from the Republicans, Washington state is the place to go for an innovative and strong state economy, according to Wallet Hub
wallethub.com/edu/most-inn...
wallethub.com/edu/states-w...
wallethub.com/edu/most-inn...
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Trump Recession is coming
US hairdressers and aestheticians report clients are opting for less expensive services and canceling appointments—worrying signs that US consumers are retrenching
The Beauty Salon Recession Indicator
Hairdressers and aestheticians report clients are opting for less expensive services and stretching out the time between appointments—signs that US consumers are retrenching.
www.bloomberg.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Trump Recession is coming
A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/11/a... Apple Health is at risk
A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea. • Washington State Standard
Programs with consumer-friendly names and private insurance company involvement add to the confusion around the U.S.
washingtonstatestandard.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/11/a... Apple Health is at risk
What will the Trump Recession do to/for you? Not looking forward to the misery he's bringing to Americans and the rest of the world after such a good run of recovery from the Great Recession and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Trump's China tariffs send stocks tumbling as 'FOMO' rally fades, S&P 500 closes at lowest level in a year
A stock market rally evaporated on Tuesday as the White House announced further tariffs on China.
finance.yahoo.com
April 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
What will the Trump Recession do to/for you? Not looking forward to the misery he's bringing to Americans and the rest of the world after such a good run of recovery from the Great Recession and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
Check out the Korean American population for the top 20 states here kagc.us/korean-ameri...
KAGC KOREAN AMERICAN POPULATION DATA - KAGC :: Korean American Grassroots Conference ::
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April 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Check out the Korean American population for the top 20 states here kagc.us/korean-ameri...