Brenton Zola

Brenton Zola is a first-generation writer, thinker, and polymath who uses the power of words to cultivate humanity. His work blends narrative, philosophy, and history to examine how we build ethical societies.

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How the rail industry has put profits over people for decades

Brenton Zola
color outdoor photograph of a dark sunset sky. hues of purple, dark pink, and orange blend in the background. the silhouettes

‘Historic’ University of California union deal leaves marginalized graduate student workers behind

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‘Historic’ University of California union deal leaves marginalized graduate student workers behind

A resurging union movement must reckon with anti-Blackness

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a color photograph of Chris Smalls, a black man with a short-trimmed beard and mustache, wearing an Amazon union shirt and ho

48,000 academic workers start the largest strike of the year across University of California campuses

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color photograph of a group of protesters walking outside. their backs are to the camera, and most are holding white and blue

Biden administration launches initiative to protect workers from deadly heat

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Biden administration launches initiative to protect workers from deadly heat

BIPOC workers grapple with public anger over masks

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BIPOC workers grapple with public anger over masks

Who pays the actual costs for creative labor?

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Who pays the actual costs for creative labor?

Deferred no more: The struggle for the future of undocumented students

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Deferred no more: The struggle for the future of undocumented students