Kick off the new year with Butch Ware and Medea Benjamin at our Freedom Party Fundraiser as we celebrate solidarity, community and a fresh start to our movement in 2026. We will share food, conversation, musical performances by local artists and discussions on how we can use the momentum we've built in 2025 to push forward to the primary election and beyond to November ballots in 2026. Continue reading

Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 7pm PST | on Zoom If we want real choices on the ballot, we have to create them ourselves. Sean is running for Congress to challenge business-as-usual politics and give our community a voice that isn’t bought or managed. The first step is simple and essential: collecting signatures to get Sean on the ballot. Continue reading

Arshia Papari is running for Texas State Representative in Texas House District 49 to represent Central Austin with a bold vision for a more just, dignified, and livable future. A second-generation Iranian-American, student of Government and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and proud member of the Green Party, Arshia brings years of experience as a community organizer, advocate, and strategist.  Continue reading

In this compelling interview, Dr. Butch Ware—2026 California gubernatorial candidate and former Green Party vice-presidential nominee—joins hosts Karan Singh and Zarefah Baroud of the Palestine Chronicle to examine the global dimensions of social justice movements. This powerful conversation explores the historical and contemporary parallels between the American civil rights movement and Palestinian liberation struggle, highlighting how these movements share common goals of freedom, equality, and human dignity. Dr. Ware offers insights on building effective cross-border solidarity and the importance of understanding interconnected systems of oppression. Continue reading

Two years ago, Israel responded to an act of armed resistance by launching a genocide that has now taken up to 700,000 lives, with the vast majority being civilians, women, and children. California stands at a moral crossroads. Will we continue investing state funds in corporations and regimes complicit in atrocities outside of America, or will we put our money where our mouth is and divest from war and genocide completely? Continue reading

Below are the remarks (as prepared) for the September 19th 2025 introduction of Owen Silverman Andrews to the ticket as the Lieutenant Governor Candidate Andy's Speech Continue reading

Seeking the Green Party Nomination Andy Ellis and Owen Silverman Andrews have officially filed for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, seeking the Green Party nomination. Ellis and Andrews will offer additional media availability later in the day (in person or by Zoom/phone). To schedule an interview or request remote access details, please contact [email protected]. Continue reading

University of California professor Butch Ware is the Green Party of California candidate running for California governor in 2026. CBS News California’s Julie Watts sits down with the Santa Barbara resident. Continue reading

In this episode of Revolutionary Change, California Governor candidate Dr Butch Ware makes it clear: he is the only openly anti-Zionist candidate in the race. Speaking with Jen Perelman and Peter Hager, Dr Ware breaks down how establishment politicians like Katie Porter and Antonio Villaraigosa have aligned themselves with Zionist donors while ignoring Palestinian suffering. Continue reading

Virtual Town Hall - SATURDAY I’m reaching out to invite you to an important Zoom event hosted by Sean Dougherty, featuring special guests Omar Dieguez, Providence Martinez Alaniz, Dr. Ann Lopez and Yanley Martinez. We will discuss Omar and Providence's hunger strike and the pressing issue of pesticide exposure in our community, as well as envision a pesticide-free future. Continue reading