American Economic Liberties Project
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| Formation | February 2020 |
|---|---|
Executive Director | Nidhi Hegde |
| Website | economicliberties |
The American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) is an American non-profit organization that advocates for corporate accountability legislation and aggressive enforcement of antitrust regulations.[1]
History
[edit]The American Economic Liberties Project was launched in February 2020 by Sarah Miller, who had previously served as deputy director of the Open Markets Institute.[2] The organization initially planned to spend approximately $3 million during its first year, with backing from philanthropic organizations including the Omidyar Network.[3] Its early agenda included organizing small businesses affected by dominant firms, linking corporate concentration to national security concerns, and promoting stricter competition.[4][5]
Leadership
[edit]Sarah Miller served as the organization's founding executive director from February 2020 until March 2023, when she left to join the Federal Trade Commission as an adviser to chair Lina Khan.[6] Faiz Shakir was appointed interim executive director in March 2023, while Nidhi Hegde became managing director.[7] Hegde succeeded Shakir as interim executive director in February 2024 and was later appointed permanent executive director.[8]
Funding
[edit]The AELP is funded in part by the Omidyar Network which is funded by billionaire Pierre Omidyar.[9] It is considered an important organization in the New Brandeis movement, which focuses on modern antitrust efforts.[10]
Activities
[edit]The organization praised the nominations of Lina Khan to serve on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and of Jonathan Kanter to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ↑ Brangham, William (March 25, 2021). "Tech heads testify on misinformation in the aftermath of Jan. 6 riots". PBS. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Open Markets Congratulates American Economic Liberties Project on Its Launch". Open Markets Institute. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ McCabe, David (2020-02-11). "She Wants to Break Up Big Everything". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ "American Economic Liberties Project". Influence Watch. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ "What is American Economic Liberties Project?". www.digitaldemocracyproject.org. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
- ↑ Wyderko, Jimmy (2023-03-06). "Economic Liberties Executive Director to Depart for Role at FTC - Economic Liberties Executive Director to Depart for Role at FTC". American Economic Liberties Project. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
- ↑ Wyderko, Jimmy (2023-03-15). "Economic Liberties Board of Directors Names Faiz Shakir Interim Executive Director and Nidhi Hegde Managing Director - Economic Liberties Board of Directors Names Faiz Shakir Interim Executive Director and Nidhi Hegde Managing Director". American Economic Liberties Project. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
- ↑ "Nidhi Hegde". American Economic Liberties Project. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
- ↑ McCabe, David (April 10, 2021). "Washington lobbyist leading the push to break up corporate monopolies". Irish Times. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ↑ Scola, Nancy (April 21, 2023). "Washington's Angriest Progressive Is Winning Over Conservatives – and Baffling Old Allies". Politico. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Feiner, Lauren (March 22, 2021). "Biden nominates tech critic Lina Khan to the FTC". CNBC. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ↑ Harding Mcgill, Margaret (November 16, 2021). "Senate confirms Biden DOJ antitrust chief". Axios.