Troy DSA

@troydsa.bsky.social

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We are the Troy, New York chapter of @demsocialists.bsky.social building tenant power, worker power, and electoral movements in the Collar City and Rensselaer County. linktr.ee/troydsa

Congrats Zohran & Congrats NYC DSA! A socialist-- running on reducing the cost of living for the working class-- just beat out candidates who have used their power in the past for fraud and sexual harassment and who were backed by billionaires and massive corporations. Zohran’s win is a demonstration of what we know-- that organized people can win against organized money. But elections alone can’t win everything. If you’re excited over Zohran’s victory last night, now’s the time to join DSA! We’re a member-funded, member-run organization fighting to build a better, socialist world for all of us. The more we’re organized, the more we can do-- together. joindsa.org
"Troy has a critical housing affordability, quality, and stability crisis. Rensselaer County has the highest eviction rate in the state, and holdover eviction filings-- where a landlord initiates eviction proceedings after a lease expires for any reason besides nonpayment or for no reason at all-- have more than doubled in Troy since 2019. The City of Troy-- with 65% of households renting-- must opt into the most expansive version possible of New York State's Good Cause Eviction Protections (or "Good Cause") law to protect tenants' rights to stable, safe, and affordable housing and protection from landlord retaliation. "Good Cause" offers lease-abiding tenants a guaranteed lease renewal, capping rent increases per year at 10% or 5% plus the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, and restricting the causes for which landlord can evict tenants.
DSA is what we make it! Join the DSA at dsausa.org/join
On a red background: "What is collective power? Collective power is the ability of a group to affect change through cooperation and organization. What are some ways we can exert our collective power?" On the left side is an illustration of a bunch of workers standing in a mass group with arms outstretched to form a massive fist.
An illustration divided. The top of the image is a large fish chasing after a school of little fish. The words "What is the alternative to Liberal Individualism?" The bottom of the image is the large fish running away as the school of little fish shape themselves into the shape of an even bigger fish. The words: Collective Power! (personal note from the person running this account having a moment of indulgence: think of the pokemon Wishiwashi. It appears as a meek fish with low stats. But it has the ability "Schooling" where is turns into a massive fish made up of other Wishiwashi, and it has boosted stats.)
On a red background the text: "What is individualism? Neoliberalism presents to us as the only option for political power being individual consumer power. This is reflected not only in “ethical” purchases, but also in how liberal politics is presented to us, and how we are invited to participate. The capitalist class uses neoliberal individualism to keep people feeling powerless: You want to save the oceans? Buy an $8 reusable straw! Don’t like your job? Get a new one! Just vote to express yourself politically!" On the left side of the image is a drinking glass full of water, a gold reusable straw in it. three more straws are aside of the cup.
Individualism vs collective power on a white background. The DSA rosebud logo is in the top left corner, artfully placed.
What is DSA? The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a national political organization funded and run democratically by members that seeks to build a mass movement and transfer power from the ruling elite to the working class, and gain freedom & democratic control over all aspects of our society.
What is DSA? The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a national political organization funded and run democratically by members that seeks to build a mass movement and transfer power from the ruling elite to the working class, and gain freedom & democratic control over all aspects of our society.
What is DSA? The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a national political organization funded and run democratically by members that seeks to build a mass movement and transfer power from the ruling elite to the working class, and gain freedom & democratic control over all aspects of our society.
What is DSA? The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a national political organization funded and run democratically by members that seeks to build a mass movement and transfer power from the ruling elite to the working class, and gain freedom & democratic control over all aspects of our society.
What is DSA? The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a national political organization funded and run democratically by members that seeks to build a mass movement and transfer power from the ruling elite to the working class, and gain freedom & democratic control over all aspects of our society.
What is DSA? The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a national political organization funded and run democratically by members that seeks to build a mass movement and transfer power from the ruling elite to the working class, and gain freedom & democratic control over all aspects of our society.
"What is socialism? What did you come here to build?" An illustration of a a lightbulb with the DSA rosebud logo as the filament is drawn in white lines over a red background on the left side of the image.
"What is democracy? What are some areas of your life that could use more democracy?" An illustration of a a lightbulb with the DSA rosebud logo as the filament is drawn in white lines over a red background on the left side of the image.
The Global Capitalism Octopus - An illustration of a giant angry octopus wrapping it's tentacles over the planet earth. Each tentacle has a term written on it: Food insecurity, war, labour exploitation, financial crisis, poverty, climate change, resource depletion, ecological destruction.
"What is capitalism? How has capitalism affected you personally?" Written on a white background. An illustration of a a lightbulb with the DSA rosebud logo as the filament is drawn in white lines over a red background on the left side of the image.
White text: Troy Democratic Socialists of America : What is DSA? On a red background. Two illustrated hands in black extending towards one another.
A white background with a red border. The text on the top says "What is DSA?". In the center is the Troy DSA logo - a red circle with a white lined rose growing from a shirt collar. The bottom text says "Discussion & Mixer, Sunday, January 26, 6-8pm. 386 1st Street, Troy NY"
Image reads: Troy DSA Presents A socialist fundamentals double feature: What is Class & How to Do Democracy in DSA. Saturday, 12/21, 3pm-5pm. Hybrid. RSVP: tinyurl.com/SocialistFun1