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ANGELICA ROSS OFFICIALLY JOINS THE BUTCH WARE FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AS Communications director
PRESS RELEASE - Feb. 20, 2026
ANGELICA ROSS OFFICIALLY JOINS THE BUTCH WARE FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AS SENIOR MEDIA STRATEGIST
BUTCH WARE SUPPORTS UESF IN THEIR HISTORIC STRIKE AT SFUSD
PRESS RELEASE - Feb. 9, 2026
THE BUTCH WARE FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN UNEQUIVOCALLY SUPPORTS UESF IN THEIR HISTORIC STRIKE AT SFUSD - Dr. Butch Ware Joins UESF Picket Line at Malcolm X Academy
178: Canary Missin', with Dr. Butch Ware
Matt and Daniel are joined by California Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Butch Ware to speed through Norm Finkelstein’s promise to bring a campfire’s worth of smoke to Dersh and Epstein, each of their individual honors in the field of supposed anti-semitism, and expressions of at least two of the pillars of hip hop.
Butch Ware Speaks of the Strength of Minneapolis Residents and Their Response to the DHS Operation
Green Party candidate for California governor Butch Ware visited the vigil for Alex Pretti to show support for the community he grew up in. He spoke with Drop Site about the strength of Minneapolis residents and their response to the DHS operation.
Meet the Candidate Running for CA Governor: Butch Ware
The California Working Families Party (CA WFP) is excited to launch our Meet the Candidate Series where we introduce some of the candidates running for California Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
In this part of our series, we interview former candidate Butch Ware.
THE HONORABLE NINA TURNER ENDORSES DR. BUTCH WARE FOR GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
PRESS RELEASE - Feb. 13, 2026
THE HONORABLE NINA TURNER ENDORSES DR. BUTCH WARE FOR GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
The Honorable Nina Turner in Conversation with Butch Ware
Watch this powerful interview with Butch Ware and the Honorable Nina Turner as they dive into revolution, electoral power, and real action—and hear why she’s proudly endorsing Butch Ware.
Can Muslims live up to Malcolm X's legacy? | Professor Butch Ware
Today on The Thinking Muslim, we are joined by Professor Butch Ware for a powerful conversation on some of the most urgent issues of our time. We examine white supremacy as a global ideology that continues to shape power, violence, and resistance, while reflecting on the legacy of Malcolm X and his uncompromising commitment to justice. Professor Ware explores Malcolm’s intellectual evolution and the clarity he brought to struggles against oppression through a Muslim lens, highlighting how his faith-inspired worldview continues to offer vital lessons for Muslims today, from grounding activism in moral clarity to standing in principled solidarity with the oppressed.
Deroy Murdock and Butch Ware join Tavis Smiley
Deroy Murdock, Fox News commentator, American Spectator contributing editor, and Daily Signal columnist, gives his take on the Venezuelan boat attacks, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s run for Texas governor, and his warning for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Butch Ware, Green Party candidate for California governor and UC Santa Barbara professor, is back in studio with a progressive outsider’s look at the big races in 2026 - from the battle for Congress to the statehouse showdowns
Butch Ware Debate
Dr. Butch Ware speaks at the California Educational Gubernatorial Forum. He discusses the Green Party’s platform, the need for an independent political party, and his plan to tackle California’s housing crisis.
One Question with Rudolph “Butch” Ware on Where He Thinks Newsom Has Fallen Short as Governor
University of California professor Butch Ware is the Green Party candidate running for California governor in 2026. CBS News California’s Julie Watts sits down with the Santa Barbara resident.
CA Governor Candidates: Rudolph “Butch” Ware
Rudolph “Butch” Ware, professor at UC Santa Barbara, answers one question ahead of the Gubernatorial Forum streaming on CBS Los Angeles, Sept. 8.
Dr Butch Ware Exposes Dems on Failed CA Housing on Breaking Points
In an interview with James Li, Green Party gubernatorial candidate Dr Butch Ware outlines his vision to break California's political duopoly. Ware explains how $24 billion in homelessness funding has led to a 50% increase in homelessness, criticizes the Democrats' failed promises on healthcare, and shares his stance on immigration enforcement. "The goal is to win," says Dr Ware, positioning himself as a true alternative to the establishment parties.
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.
The Power to End Genocide
Dr. Butch Ware joins Gabe Medina, Anthony Rogers-Wright, Jen Perelman, Guy Christensen, and Jason Call to discuss building revolutionary political power to end genocide.
“I’m Not Finished Yet” - Dr Butch Ware on Sabby Sabs
Former Green Party vice presidential candidate, Dr Butch Ware announced his run for California governor in 2026, emphasizing mutual aid, community building, and creating a model for successful third-party movements nationwide. Dr Ware discusses the Green Party's strong support from Muslim Americans and his vision for transforming American politics.
Dr Butch Ware (Green Party) Launches Campaign For California Governor 2026
Dr. Butch Ware, former Vice Presidential nominee of the Green Party, has officially launched his campaign for California Governor in the 2026 election. Running on a platform of social justice, grassroots democracy, and sustainability, Ware aims to challenge the corporate-dominated political landscape by advocating for policies that put Californians first. His vision includes climate action, healthcare reform, and electoral changes like ranked-choice voting. Committed to redirecting funds from unnecessary wars to domestic needs, Ware’s campaign offers an alternative for voters frustrated with the two-party system. Learn more and join the movement at www.butchware4gov.org.
Greg Stoker x Butch Ware
Professor Butch Ware interviews Greg Stoker. They discuss Stoker’s upbringing and military experience that made him become an anti-imperialist activist.
Deveras Podcast: Professor Butch Ware
I had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Butch Ware, the Vice Presidential Candidate for the Green Party alongside Dr. Jill Stein. We talked about family, his introduction to the Black radical tradition, the challenges he has faced running as a 3rd party candidate against a two-party system, and what his vision is for the future of organizing after November 5th.