Cliff Cawthon

Clifford "Cliff" (to his family, friends and comrades) Cawthon is an politico, organizer, and writer from New York's second city, Buffalo, NY. He came to Seattle after earning an MA in Human Rights and Political Science at the University of Manchester in England to find opportunities outside of the limits of Buffalo and the rust belt. He lives in Hillman City, worked for labor organizations and community organizations. He is currently a Political Columnist for the South Seattle Emerald and Lead Organizer for Standing Against Foreclosures and Evictions.
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Somali families address juvenile justice inequities at New Holly workshop

by Cliff Cawthon
The Somali population in Seattle, despite being small, according to C.A.R.E. co-founder Ubax Gardheere, makes up 12 percent of jailed Seattleites.
Apr 4, 2017

Raucous protests at the 37th District Democrats meeting: Two views

by Cliff Cawthon
The 37th District Democrats meeting Monday ended in a shouting match, sexist comments and complaints of racial bias. What happened?
Feb 17, 2017

Marchers make Black Friday about Black lives

by Cliff Cawthon
On a day that many treat as a shopping day, Black Lives Matter activists and supporters marched through Seattle to highlight systematic racism in the U.S.
Nov 29, 2016