Our Revolution: U.S. progressive political organization born from Sanders 2016 campaign

Origins and purpose

The group was launched in the wake of the 2016 Democratic primary with the explicit goal of keeping campaign volunteers engaged and translating movement momentum into electoral and policy gains. Many of its early organizers were staffers and volunteers from the Sanders campaign, and the organization has sought to build citizen power outside of established party hierarchies.

Activities and priorities

• Endorsing and campaigning for progressive candidates in primaries and general elections.
• Training volunteers and building local chapters to sustain civic participation.
• Advocating policy goals associated with the 2016 platform, including expanded health care access, economic fairness, campaign finance reform and climate action.

In practice, the organization combines electoral work with policy advocacy, educational events and grassroots mobilization. It often coordinates with allied groups but operates independently of major party committees. For more about the group’s priorities and activities, see its public materials and statements from the 2016 campaign era as reference: Our Revolution materials and background on the campaign that inspired it: Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign.

Impact and debates

Supporters credit the organization with helping elect progressive officials and keeping progressive issues in public debate. Critics—both inside and outside the Democratic coalition—have questioned its strategic choices, endorsements and influence on party dynamics. Like many movement organizations, it balances grassroots organizing with the practicalities of electoral politics and faces ongoing debate about the best route to durable policy change.