Butch Ware, Green Party candidate for Governor of California, is set to host a major event in Hayward, California, on March 15 as part of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The event will feature Scott Ritter Jr., a former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and United Nations weapons inspector, who has become a leading anti-war voice in global politics.
This gathering reflects Ware’s anti-imperialist and pro-justice stance, aligning with his campaign’s commitment to divesting from war and genocide, protecting immigrant communities, and challenging systemic oppression.
Scott Ritter: A Leading Voice Against U.S. Wars
Ritter, who served as a UN weapons inspector during the Iraq War era, is widely known for his outspoken criticism of U.S. military interventions. Before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, he publicly challenged the Bush administration’s claims about weapons of mass destruction, exposing the false intelligence used to justify war.
Since then, Ritter has been a strong opponent of U.S. foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding NATO expansion, U.S. military support in Ukraine, and interventionist policies in the Middle East. His presence at Ware’s event underscores the candidate’s commitment to ending endless wars and dismantling the military-industrial complex.
Ware’s Anti-War and Social Justice Platform
As a longtime anti-imperialist and advocate for justice, Ware’s campaign is rooted in challenging corporate war profiteering and systemic oppression. His gubernatorial platform includes:
• State divestment from genocide and war
• A Green New Deal for California
• Protecting immigrant and Muslim communities
• Reparations and landback initiatives
• Transforming the carceral police state
Ware’s commitment to international justice and peacebuilding has gained traction among progressive, anti-war, and Muslim American communities, earning him a key endorsement from the Arab & Muslim American Green Party Caucus earlier this month.
A Movement Beyond Electoral Politics
The March 15 event is part of a broader effort to mobilize communities against Islamophobia, war, and imperialism. With the inclusion of Scott Ritter and other speakers, Ware aims to foster meaningful discussions on U.S. foreign policy, civil rights, and global solidarity.
With the California governor’s race still two years away, Ware’s campaign is proving to be about more than just electoral politics—it’s about building a people-powered movement to challenge the corporate duopoly and fight for a just, sustainable, and peaceful future.
