Sydney Kashiwagi
Washington Correspondent
Kashiwagi has covered politics, campaigns and local government. She most recently covered U.S. Senate races at National Journal. Before that, she covered breaking news and politics at CNN, a stint that included coverage of the Minnesota state legislature. She also worked in New York City as a City Hall reporter for The Staten Island Advance, New York City’s only borough-based daily newspaper. In this role, she covered the administration of former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and eventually all things that touched on state and local politics. In her spare time she enjoys movies, cooking and walking around D.C. to explore new parts of the city.
Latest from Sydney Kashiwagi
News & Politics
Omar, Smith want to end stigma for students who can’t pay for school meals
The Minnesota lawmakers re-introduced legislation that would prevent schools from taking action against students that could be seen as shaming them for not being able to afford school meals.
September 26, 2024
Elections
Minnesota 2024 voter guide: Who’s running, where they stand on the issues
Early voting begins today in Minnesota. We ask major party candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress about issues ranging from the economy to immigration.
September 20, 2024
Elections
National Uncommitted Movement and Uncommitted Minnesota refuse to endorse Harris-Walz
The national pro-Palestinian movement expressed optimism about Tim Walz, but back home in Minnesota the group was more critical of his dealings with Palestinian Americans.
September 19, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesotans join Smith, AOC in unveiling affordable housing bill
Minnesota housing advocates say the bill could help generate more affordable housing across the state.
September 18, 2024
Elections
House Republicans suspicious of Walz’s time in China as they target Beijing as chief adversary
Walz taught English there and was one of the first government-sanctioned U.S. educators during a period when both countries were on friendly terms.
September 17, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesotans join Smith, AOC in unveiling affordable housing bill
Minnesota housing advocates say the bill could help generate more affordable housing across the state.
September 18, 2024
Elections
House Republicans suspicious of Walz’s time in China as they target Beijing as chief adversary
Walz taught English there and was one of the first government-sanctioned U.S. educators during a period when both countries were on friendly terms.
September 17, 2024