 Logo of College Students for Bernie | |
 States with Registered Chapters (In Blue). | |
| Abbreviation | CSFB |
|---|---|
| Successor | Young Progressives Demanding Action |
| Formation | 1 April 2015 |
| Dissolved | 1 December 2016 |
| Type | Political organization |
| Legal status | Dissolved |
| Purpose | Campaign, Education |
| Location | |
Membership | 260+ Chapters |
| Website | collegestudentsforbernie |
College Students for Bernie (CSFB) was a grassroots organization dedicated to increase young voter participation, enhance progressive politics, and support Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential bid. At the organization's peak during the 2016 United States presidential election, there were over 200[1][2] chapters (with the exact numbers being around 260) in universities across the United States.[3][4]
The group was founded in April 2015[5][better source needed] and did most of their organizing online through social media.[6] The executive board and their founders consisted of students from various universities across the country (see Founding section).
In the aftermath of the 2016 election, the organization split into two different organizations, the existing group Young Democratic Socialists,[7] and a new organization founded by College Students for Bernie members, Young Progressives Demanding Action, a subgroup of Progressive Democrats of America.[8]
- ^ Ball, Molly (9 February 2016). "The Kids Are for Bernie, but Are the Kids Alright?". The Atlantic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Chozick, Amy; Alcindor, Yamiche (4 February 2016). "Young Democrats Flock to Bernie Sanders, Spurning Hillary Clinton's Polish and Poise". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ "CSFB National Roster - Google Sheets". docs.google.com. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ Correspondent, Abigail Pugh. "Student group has burning love for Sanders". Technician. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Thank You Bernie: A Message From College Students For Bernie". Daily Kos. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ^ Boyarsky, Bill (3 October 2015). "The Grass Roots Are Getting Greener for Sanders, but Will They Wither?: Bill Boyarsky". Truthdig. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ "The Development of a Progressive Third Party". Young Democratic Socialists. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Student Organizations Start Strong This Year". The Middlebury Campus. 21 September 2016. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.