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Watch Now: Dr. Butch Ware Could Redefine California Politics on Marc Lamont Hill
Dr. Butch Ware, a historian, educator, and lifelong community organizer, sits down with Marc Lamont Hill to explain why he’s running for governor of California under the Green Party. This isn’t just another campaign — it’s a call to rethink politics as public service, team strategy, and collective transformation.
Watch Now: How the US Legacy of Slavery Led us to Trump’s America on Middle East Eye
In this interview, historian Dr. Butch Ware explains how the European slave trade formed the foundation of modern capitalism and continues to shape global politics today. From dismantling myths about the "transatlantic" slave trade to connecting historical patterns of white supremacy to the genocide in Gaza and campus protests, Dr. Ware offers crucial insights on how centuries of racialized exploitation created our current systems of power. Now running for California governor, he presents a vision for transforming American politics beyond the limitations of the two-party system, drawing inspiration from Malcolm X's legacy of political organizing against systemic oppression rather than mere issue-based mobilization.
Watch Now: Breaking the Duopoly and Building Third Party Power on Across The Spectrum
In this hard-hitting conversation with Across The Spectrum, Dr. Butch Ware—former Green Party VP candidate and current California gubernatorial hopeful—lays out a strategic roadmap for breaking America's political duopoly. "The Democrats cannot and will not protect us," Ware asserts, as he details his vision for turning California Green in 2026. From his plan to implement universal healthcare in his first 100 days to his sharp critique of "controlled opposition" organizations, Ware offers both a scathing analysis of two-party politics and a pragmatic path forward for genuine people-powered governance. With his sights set on California's jungle primary system, Ware makes a compelling case that the Green Party isn't just an alternative—it's positioned to become a true political force capable of reshaping American politics from the ground up.
Green Party of Santa Clara County Endorses Dr Butch Ware for CA Governor
The Green Party of Santa Clara County has officially endorsed Dr. Butch Ware for California Governor in 2026, citing the need for genuine alternative to corporate-controlled politics. As California faces unprecedented challenges—from housing crises to environmental degradation—Dr. Ware's grassroots, corporate-free campaign offers a path toward equitable, sustainable governance that puts people and planet before profit.