Luke Rudkowski
Luke Rudkowski | |
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.jpg) Rudkowski in 2022 | |
| Born | c. 1986–1987 (age 39–40)[1] |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupations | Journalist, activist |
Luke Rudkowski (born 1986 or 1987) is an American independent journalist and activist. He is the founder of the We Are Change media organization.
Life and career
[edit]Rudkowski is the son of Polish immigrants to the United States.[2] He first gained public attention for his activism in the 9/11 truth movement, and became known for his videos publicly confronting politicians and other high-profile figures.[2][3] Rudkowski was one of the most well-known live streamers covering the Occupy movement along with Tim Pool.[4] Rudkowski, Pool and three others were arrested in May 2012 while covering a Chicago anti-NATO protest, but were later released without charge.[4] In late 2019, Rudkowski along with activist Jeff Berwick trespassed onto Jeffrey Epstein's private island of Little Saint James and filmed the premises, though were quickly forced to leave by staff.[5][6]
Rudkowski runs a YouTube channel with over 500,000 subscribers. The New York Times in 2018 described the channel as promoting conspiracy theories.[7]
We Are Change
[edit]Rudkowski founded We Are Change in 2006 as a group of "patriot journalists" with its subjects of interest including 9/11, the "one world order", and the financing of the military industrial complex. By 2010, it had grown into a loose-knit network of 200 chapters, mostly in the United States.[1] The Southern Poverty Law Center has classified We Are Change as part of the Patriot movement.[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Meet the 'Patriots'". Southern Poverty Law Center. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
- 1 2 Cogan, Marin (2012-06-20). "Reporting Lessons From A Conspiracy Theorist". GQ. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
- ↑ Kilgannon, Corey (2011-09-09). "9/11 'Truthers' to Tone Protests Down, for a Day". City Room. Retrieved 2026-09-12.
- 1 2 Devereaux, Ryan (2012-05-22). "Chicago police accused of targeting journalists covering anti-Nato protests". The Guardian. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
- ↑ Lockett, Jon (2019-11-01). "Fake doors and secret lairs discovered at Epstein's estate". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
- ↑ Horvath, Bruna (2026-03-18). "Influencers flock to Epstein's former island to film viral videos". NBC News. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
- ↑ Bowles, Nellie; Nicas, Jack (2018-04-05). "YouTube Attacker's Complaints Echoed Fight Over Ad Dollars". The New York Times. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
Luke Rudkowski, an independent journalist who describes conspiracy theories to his more than 500,000 subscribers on YouTube
- ↑ Beirich, Heidi (2010-09-01). "Charges Against We Are Change Leader Belie Group's Pacifist Image". Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved 2026-09-11.