Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi (she/her)
@councilloralzubi.bsky.social
Cambridge City Councillor. Democratic Socialist. https://linktr.ee/alzubi
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We ran on making Cambridge an affordable and dignified city to live in, and making sure the most vulnerable people are heard. Everyday issues for working people were the driving force behind our campaign, and we will carry their voices into City Hall.
Did you get our latest newsletter? It provides a detailed and transparent breakdown of Monday’s Council meeting and the rationale/analysis for my votes, including:
Cambridge Street upzoning
Democracy Center landmarking
City Hall security
Read here: councilloralzubi.org/newsletter-2...
Cambridge Street upzoning
Democracy Center landmarking
City Hall security
Read here: councilloralzubi.org/newsletter-2...
Cambridge Street Upzoning & Democracy Center - Councillor Al-Zubi Newsletter
councilloralzubi.org
January 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Did you get our latest newsletter? It provides a detailed and transparent breakdown of Monday’s Council meeting and the rationale/analysis for my votes, including:
Cambridge Street upzoning
Democracy Center landmarking
City Hall security
Read here: councilloralzubi.org/newsletter-2...
Cambridge Street upzoning
Democracy Center landmarking
City Hall security
Read here: councilloralzubi.org/newsletter-2...
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here's a listing of mutual aid fundraisers for massachusetts families impacted by ICE enforcement (via lucemass.org)
operationmilkweed.org
operationmilkweed.org
Operation Milkweed
operationmilkweed.org
January 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM
here's a listing of mutual aid fundraisers for massachusetts families impacted by ICE enforcement (via lucemass.org)
operationmilkweed.org
operationmilkweed.org
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Cambridge/Somerville pals:
the Union Square community pantry was bare this morning. I brought over a couple bags of groceries, but neighbors could use your help. If you are near Union Square, please consider giving something: a box of cereal, a bag of oranges, a can of soup.
(behind the CrossFit)
the Union Square community pantry was bare this morning. I brought over a couple bags of groceries, but neighbors could use your help. If you are near Union Square, please consider giving something: a box of cereal, a bag of oranges, a can of soup.
(behind the CrossFit)
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Cambridge/Somerville pals:
the Union Square community pantry was bare this morning. I brought over a couple bags of groceries, but neighbors could use your help. If you are near Union Square, please consider giving something: a box of cereal, a bag of oranges, a can of soup.
(behind the CrossFit)
the Union Square community pantry was bare this morning. I brought over a couple bags of groceries, but neighbors could use your help. If you are near Union Square, please consider giving something: a box of cereal, a bag of oranges, a can of soup.
(behind the CrossFit)
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As ICE escalates its violence, unions in Minnesota have called for a general strike in MN tomorrow. In Boston, organized labor and community groups are holding a mass rally in solidarity with Minnesota. Arrive early and get Boston DSA signs and merch!
January 22, 2026 at 9:37 PM
As ICE escalates its violence, unions in Minnesota have called for a general strike in MN tomorrow. In Boston, organized labor and community groups are holding a mass rally in solidarity with Minnesota. Arrive early and get Boston DSA signs and merch!
I am interested in hearing from people, especially constituents, about your experiences on X, and whether you would support a move to officially take the City of Cambridge off of that platform. My DMs are open!
Without meaningful pushback from regulators and users, Grok’s example risks setting a permissive precedent—signaling to other nudification apps and platform companies that AI-generated NCII can be treated as funny, harmless, or otherwise tolerable, writes Kaylee Williams.
Grok Supercharges the Nonconsensual Pornography Epidemic
Without meaningful pushback from regulators and users, Grok’s example risks setting a dangerously permissive precedent that, writes Kaylee Williams.
buff.ly
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I am interested in hearing from people, especially constituents, about your experiences on X, and whether you would support a move to officially take the City of Cambridge off of that platform. My DMs are open!
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Homeland Security Investigations searched a Lesley U dorm in Cambridge earlier today.
The federal search of the building has sparked a debate over police cooperation and transparency ...
binj.news/2026/01/15...
The federal search of the building has sparked a debate over police cooperation and transparency ...
binj.news/2026/01/15...
January 15, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Homeland Security Investigations searched a Lesley U dorm in Cambridge earlier today.
The federal search of the building has sparked a debate over police cooperation and transparency ...
binj.news/2026/01/15...
The federal search of the building has sparked a debate over police cooperation and transparency ...
binj.news/2026/01/15...
THREAD: This morning federal law enforcement raided a building at Lesley University in Cambridge. Here's what happened and what we're doing about it.
January 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
THREAD: This morning federal law enforcement raided a building at Lesley University in Cambridge. Here's what happened and what we're doing about it.
Join us for our first office hours tomorrow (Wed. Jan. 1/14) from 5-7pm at Andala. Drop in to ask questions, get to know each other or share your ideas!
January 14, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Join us for our first office hours tomorrow (Wed. Jan. 1/14) from 5-7pm at Andala. Drop in to ask questions, get to know each other or share your ideas!
Look for the wild cards in politics that put dignity first!
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Look for the wild cards in politics that put dignity first!
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Join us Saturday for our monthly meeting! We'll have a group debrief on the elections, hear a presentation on social housing, and learn how to get involved with the @sbworkersunited.org strikes.
🗓️ 11/22 2:30-4:30pm
📍 Cambridge Public Library @ 449 Broadway (or Zoom)
RSVP: bdsa.us/CDSANov25
🗓️ 11/22 2:30-4:30pm
📍 Cambridge Public Library @ 449 Broadway (or Zoom)
RSVP: bdsa.us/CDSANov25
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join us Saturday for our monthly meeting! We'll have a group debrief on the elections, hear a presentation on social housing, and learn how to get involved with the @sbworkersunited.org strikes.
🗓️ 11/22 2:30-4:30pm
📍 Cambridge Public Library @ 449 Broadway (or Zoom)
RSVP: bdsa.us/CDSANov25
🗓️ 11/22 2:30-4:30pm
📍 Cambridge Public Library @ 449 Broadway (or Zoom)
RSVP: bdsa.us/CDSANov25
LUCE expanded their work into food delivery, when they recognized that immigrants were afraid to leave their homes to buy food. In this time of acute insecurity, their mission is more important than ever. Please support them if you can!
Fund food not ICE! LUCE’s Cambridge Hub is collecting food donations to support local pantries and calling on @massgovernor.bsky.social to use the Rainy Day Fund to continue SNAP benefits and protect immigrant, refugee and working class families. Please come by to donate food — & share this widely!
November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
LUCE expanded their work into food delivery, when they recognized that immigrants were afraid to leave their homes to buy food. In this time of acute insecurity, their mission is more important than ever. Please support them if you can!
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Elections are over, but organizing continues full steam ahead! In the last week of signature collection, let's keep up our momentum and get rent control on the ballot!
TOMORROW Tuesday 11/11 at 1PM
Meet in front of the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 449 Broadway
RSVP: bit.ly/CPLrentcontrol
TOMORROW Tuesday 11/11 at 1PM
Meet in front of the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 449 Broadway
RSVP: bit.ly/CPLrentcontrol
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Elections are over, but organizing continues full steam ahead! In the last week of signature collection, let's keep up our momentum and get rent control on the ballot!
TOMORROW Tuesday 11/11 at 1PM
Meet in front of the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 449 Broadway
RSVP: bit.ly/CPLrentcontrol
TOMORROW Tuesday 11/11 at 1PM
Meet in front of the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 449 Broadway
RSVP: bit.ly/CPLrentcontrol
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We invited Sam Westby, a local bikey instagrammer, along on our HONKoween #BikeBus parade, and he produced this nice reel that’s getting some exposure over there. www.instagram.com/reel/DQzVB2A...
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We invited Sam Westby, a local bikey instagrammer, along on our HONKoween #BikeBus parade, and he produced this nice reel that’s getting some exposure over there. www.instagram.com/reel/DQzVB2A...
I was honored to speak with the Globe about our campaign. Together, we made history on Tuesday night, not just here but across the country. And we’re just getting started.
Ayah Al-Zubi made history as the youngest person ever elected to the Cambridge City Council, at a time when young leaders on the political left are asserting themselves in positions of power.
Cambridge City Council poised to welcome its youngest-ever member, Ayah Al-Zubi - The Boston Globe
The 24-year-old said she would bring fresh perspective at a time when young people are asserting themselves in politics.
trib.al
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I was honored to speak with the Globe about our campaign. Together, we made history on Tuesday night, not just here but across the country. And we’re just getting started.
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Congratulations to Ayah Al-Zubi on becoming the youngest member ever elected to the Cambridge City Council. Hats off to Ayah, her volunteers and campaign team, the dem socialist movement, and especially to the voters of Cambridge who sent her to the council on the first round of counting this week!
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Congratulations to Ayah Al-Zubi on becoming the youngest member ever elected to the Cambridge City Council. Hats off to Ayah, her volunteers and campaign team, the dem socialist movement, and especially to the voters of Cambridge who sent her to the council on the first round of counting this week!
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We stand in solidarity with workers against the world’s wealthiest university trying to deny them immigration protection and adequate benefits. Join us: bdsa.us/join
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We stand in solidarity with workers against the world’s wealthiest university trying to deny them immigration protection and adequate benefits. Join us: bdsa.us/join
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Election Day was just the beginning. On Thursday, DSA electeds @votejivan.bsky.social and @votealzubi.com rallied in support of @32bjseiu.bsky.social union workers organizing for a fair contract with Harvard.
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Election Day was just the beginning. On Thursday, DSA electeds @votejivan.bsky.social and @votealzubi.com rallied in support of @32bjseiu.bsky.social union workers organizing for a fair contract with Harvard.
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ICE has been seizing people in Allston. Boston area folks, spread the word about the LUCE hotline to report ICE sightings. And here's stickers you can print and put up anywhere:
Massachusetts folks: I made these stickers sharing LUCE's ICE hotline ☎️ 617-370-5023--they verify sightings and share confirmed info. Stickers fit 1"x2.6" label (Avery 5160). Image below or follow link for a full sheet. Print, stick every&anywhere. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7v098...
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
ICE has been seizing people in Allston. Boston area folks, spread the word about the LUCE hotline to report ICE sightings. And here's stickers you can print and put up anywhere:
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Be a part of the movement! dsausa.org/join
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Be a part of the movement! dsausa.org/join
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For over two years, a building movement has brought together Jews, Muslims, and allies to organize around a vision of shared safety and solidarity. On Tuesday night, our movement’s power thundered up and down the ballot, in races big and small, from NYC to right here in Massachusetts.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
For over two years, a building movement has brought together Jews, Muslims, and allies to organize around a vision of shared safety and solidarity. On Tuesday night, our movement’s power thundered up and down the ballot, in races big and small, from NYC to right here in Massachusetts.
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Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign in big and small ways. Our volunteers were the heartbeat of this campaign.
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign in big and small ways. Our volunteers were the heartbeat of this campaign.
thank you ayah, thank you cambridge
-the volunteers
-the volunteers
November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
thank you ayah, thank you cambridge
-the volunteers
-the volunteers
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We did it!
Thank you to everyone who made this win to keep fighting for an affordable, inclusive, and sustainable Cambridge on the City Council possible.
I’m so grateful to every person who knocked doors, wrote postcards, donated, talked to friends & family, and voted
Thank you to everyone who made this win to keep fighting for an affordable, inclusive, and sustainable Cambridge on the City Council possible.
I’m so grateful to every person who knocked doors, wrote postcards, donated, talked to friends & family, and voted
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We did it!
Thank you to everyone who made this win to keep fighting for an affordable, inclusive, and sustainable Cambridge on the City Council possible.
I’m so grateful to every person who knocked doors, wrote postcards, donated, talked to friends & family, and voted
Thank you to everyone who made this win to keep fighting for an affordable, inclusive, and sustainable Cambridge on the City Council possible.
I’m so grateful to every person who knocked doors, wrote postcards, donated, talked to friends & family, and voted
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Y'all we did it! We sent @votealzubi.com to Cambridge City Council, with preliminary results showing she came in for the 3rd spot out of 9 slots on the council!
Democratic socialism and Palestinian liberation for the WIN
www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/...
Democratic socialism and Palestinian liberation for the WIN
www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/...
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Y'all we did it! We sent @votealzubi.com to Cambridge City Council, with preliminary results showing she came in for the 3rd spot out of 9 slots on the council!
Democratic socialism and Palestinian liberation for the WIN
www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/...
Democratic socialism and Palestinian liberation for the WIN
www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/...
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DSA congratulates @votealzubi.com and @Boston_DSA on Ayah's election to Cambridge City Council! 🎉
Ayah has already been fighting for the housing rights of Cambridge residents and will keep it up in office to make sure Cambridge is affordable and dignified for all. 🌹
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Ayah has already been fighting for the housing rights of Cambridge residents and will keep it up in office to make sure Cambridge is affordable and dignified for all. 🌹
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November 5, 2025 at 6:16 AM
DSA congratulates @votealzubi.com and @Boston_DSA on Ayah's election to Cambridge City Council! 🎉
Ayah has already been fighting for the housing rights of Cambridge residents and will keep it up in office to make sure Cambridge is affordable and dignified for all. 🌹
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Ayah has already been fighting for the housing rights of Cambridge residents and will keep it up in office to make sure Cambridge is affordable and dignified for all. 🌹
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