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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
Dr Butch Ware Must be Included in All Candidate Debates
The Butch Ware for Governor campaign demands equal representation in California debates. Excluding independent and third-party candidates is voter suppression, narrowing democracy and silencing millions of voices.
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: Masculinity, Coalition BuIlding & Third Party Politics on A Signified Podcast
Dr. Butch Ware joins A Signified Podcast to discuss masculinity, the failures of Democrats and Republicans, lessons from Malcolm X, and why building a third-party movement is critical for California’s future.
Dr Butch Ware Talks Black and Arab Unity Against Blue MAGA and Zionism
Is California ready for its own Zohran Mamdani? In this episode of Habibi House, Dr. Butch Ware, educator, historian, and Green Party candidate for governor, calls for strategic Black and Arab unity in the face of Zionism, ICE terror, and liberal betrayal. It’s not about protest, it’s about power.
Interview of Dr Butch Ware on Union or Bust Podcast
In episode #43 of Union or Bust, Dr. Butch Ware breaks down why he’s running for Governor of California - not for politics, but for the people. From labor rights and universal healthcare to Gaza, AI, and the media’s role in controlling the narrative, Dr. Ware offers a fearless vision for reclaiming power from corporate elites and building a future rooted in justice. “If you get me 1.5 million votes by June 2, 2026—I’ll break the duopoly for you.”
Why We'll Be COMPETITIVE Against Kamala Harris on JENarational Change
Dr. Butch Ware explains why his 2026 gubernatorial campaign is a well-calculated, populist movement that could disrupt the California race, even if Kamala Harris enters the field.
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.
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.
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.