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15. June 2017

Senate Votes to Approve $500M Sale of Precision-Guided Munitions to Saudi Arabia

On Capitol Hill on the 13th of June 2017, the Senate has voted 53 to 47 to approve the sale of $500 million in precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia. A surprising number of senators voted against the deal, amid increasing concerns about the U.S.-backed, Saudi-led war in Yemen, which has killed more than 10,000 people and included devastating attacks on civilians that human rights groups say may constitute war crimes.


13. April 2017

“U.S. media really love the pseudo-patriotism, militarism & use of technology” – Norman Solomon

“U.S. media really love the pseudo-patriotism, militarism & use of technology” – Norman Solomon Shortly after President Trump ordered 59 cruise missile strikes on the Syrian air base, U.S. media outlets fell all over themselves with praise for Trump’s action. Some called him presidential. According to an analysis by Fairness and Accuracy, in reporting five […]


Raytheon Stocks Surge After Chemical Attack, Personally Benefiting Trump

The stocks of the military contractor Raytheon surged following the missile attack, which used 59 of the company’s Tomahawk missiles, estimated to cost $1.4 million apiece. As stocks surged, Raytheon added about $1 billion to its market value Friday morning. According to financial disclosure filings, President Trump personally invests in Raytheon, meaning he profited directly from the attack.


11. April 2017

REWIND: Noam Chomsky on the American Hegemony of Europe – History & Current State

This video is a 40-minute interview that we held with Noam Chomsky at the end of 2015, in which we discussed American Hegemony in Europe – past & present state.


10. April 2017

FULL EVENT VIDEO: Freedom & Democracy – Global Issues in Context with Edward Snowden & leading International Experts

FULL EVENT VIDEO: Freedom & Democracy – Global Issues in Context At the end of the Second World War a new era of globalization of capital and production began that continues on today and is enforced through manifold free trade agreements. Another turning point was 9/11. Since then, an increased military presence and an expanding […]


1. January 2017

EVENT: Freedom & Democracy – Global Issues in Context

At the end of the Second World War a new era of globalization of capital and production began that continues on today and is enforced through manifold free trade agreements. Another turning point was 9/11. Since then, an increased military presence and an expanding security apparatus is leading to more surveillance and violence in the name of national security.


8. December 2016

A New Documentary Explores the Devastating Effects of Drone Warfare on Victims and Whistleblowers

acTVism Munich translated this article from The Intercept into German. For the English article, visit the original source on The Intercept.


6. December 2016

Today at 8 PM acTVism Munich will appear on egoFM Radio Young Talents Program!

TODAY acTVism Munich will appear on egoFM Radio Young talents to provide insights into our organization: how we function and what our goals and vision are for the future. We will also talk about our upcoming projects including our event with Edward Snowden.


In the Trump Era, Leaking and Whistleblowing Are More Urgent, and More Noble, Than Ever – Greenwald

acTVism Munich translated this article from The Intercept into German. For the English article, visit the original source on The Intercept.