Rowan Mysel Zeoli
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
Co-Founder @rascal.news | Former Tabletop Writer @Polygon | Multi Award-Losing Journalist | she/her
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The most important thing is not to lose hope. Things are going to get dark, but we can always keep the light alive for each other.
Feel what you need to feel. Cry. Scream. Talk to the people you love. Then keep going.
The most important thing is not to lose hope. Things are going to get dark, but we can always keep the light alive for each other.
Feel what you need to feel. Cry. Scream. Talk to the people you love. Then keep going.
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Hot reminder that applications for the 2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant are OPEN!
If you're a comics critic, please apply!
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If you're a comics critic, please apply!
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2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant
This project will be awarding four mini grants of $250 to comics critics.
To apply, please provide 2 links to comics criticism work of at least 500 words published within the last year (blogs and YouT...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Hot reminder that applications for the 2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant are OPEN!
If you're a comics critic, please apply!
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If you're a comics critic, please apply!
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This is an incredible article. it's so inspiring to learn about the work people have been doing to fight these evil fucks for almost 200 years.
for anyone interested, @hammerandhope.bsky.social ran an article on exactly this: "An organized urban wing of the railroad called vigilance committees focused on protecting, supporting, and learning from fugitives. That education went in both directions..."
hammerandhope.org/article/unde...
hammerandhope.org/article/unde...
The Black People Who Fled Slavery Had a Lot to Teach Their Northern Allies
Black-led vigilance committees not only protected and aided fugitives but also learned from the formerly enslaved as they built a movement pedagogy together.
hammerandhope.org
December 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This is an incredible article. it's so inspiring to learn about the work people have been doing to fight these evil fucks for almost 200 years.
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Support independent journalism for just $1!
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
We’re raising Rascal’s subscription prices by $1 in 2026
But you can lock in the old price right now with a holiday discount!
www.rascal.news
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Support independent journalism for just $1!
I haven't written anything substantial in so long. It truly feels like the part of me that was a writer has been exiled from my brain, and there's a deeply shattering sense of self I have with that.
But what is there to say right now? What can be said in the face of The Horrors that means anything.
But what is there to say right now? What can be said in the face of The Horrors that means anything.
December 6, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I haven't written anything substantial in so long. It truly feels like the part of me that was a writer has been exiled from my brain, and there's a deeply shattering sense of self I have with that.
But what is there to say right now? What can be said in the face of The Horrors that means anything.
But what is there to say right now? What can be said in the face of The Horrors that means anything.
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I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
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BE/HOLD became my top artist this year - literally the first time ever that Coheed & Cambria wasn't entirely my #1-5 top streamed songs.
Today is Bandcamp Friday - meaning purchases from Bandcamp go 100% to the artist. MORE ⬇️
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com
Today is Bandcamp Friday - meaning purchases from Bandcamp go 100% to the artist. MORE ⬇️
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
BE/HOLD became my top artist this year - literally the first time ever that Coheed & Cambria wasn't entirely my #1-5 top streamed songs.
Today is Bandcamp Friday - meaning purchases from Bandcamp go 100% to the artist. MORE ⬇️
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com
Today is Bandcamp Friday - meaning purchases from Bandcamp go 100% to the artist. MORE ⬇️
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com
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article with most JPW (jokes per word)
Soup drama, relationship drama: Road to Empress' success as a streaming game phenomenon tells us there's a lot of potential Hearts of Wulin lovers out there.
Hearts of Wulin is a parade of over-the-top feelings and action at the same time
I love a game where the best thing to do is also the worst one.
www.rascal.news
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
article with most JPW (jokes per word)
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A taste of what @newmadras.bsky.social has in store for you with this piece.
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A taste of what @newmadras.bsky.social has in store for you with this piece.
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Soup drama, relationship drama: Road to Empress' success as a streaming game phenomenon tells us there's a lot of potential Hearts of Wulin lovers out there.
Hearts of Wulin is a parade of over-the-top feelings and action at the same time
I love a game where the best thing to do is also the worst one.
www.rascal.news
December 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Soup drama, relationship drama: Road to Empress' success as a streaming game phenomenon tells us there's a lot of potential Hearts of Wulin lovers out there.
I really hope this is true, these sweeps are violent and cruel and ruin the lives of the most vulnerable people in our city
NEW: Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he will not continue sweeps of homeless encampments — which city data shows have not yielded any permanent or supportive-housing referrals in more than a year.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/04/m...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/04/m...
Mamdani Vows to Sweep Out Crackdowns on Homeless Camps
City numbers show that sweeps started under Mayor Eric Adams have not delivered on referrals for housing in more than a year.
www.thecity.nyc
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I really hope this is true, these sweeps are violent and cruel and ruin the lives of the most vulnerable people in our city
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"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
As I start the process of legally getting my name changed, I decided I wanted to include my mothers maiden name, and for some reason it's making me very emotional.
That name has worked to survive so much, and seeing the name I've chosen for myself and the one I was given alongside it, it feels new
That name has worked to survive so much, and seeing the name I've chosen for myself and the one I was given alongside it, it feels new
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As I start the process of legally getting my name changed, I decided I wanted to include my mothers maiden name, and for some reason it's making me very emotional.
That name has worked to survive so much, and seeing the name I've chosen for myself and the one I was given alongside it, it feels new
That name has worked to survive so much, and seeing the name I've chosen for myself and the one I was given alongside it, it feels new
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@writehive.bsky.social is a great non-profit program for writers who put on a con, events, a discord server, scholarships & more. Support them & pick up gifts at their Silent Auction (until 12/17). All 3 of my books are bundled for bid along with much much more!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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WriteHive 2025 Silent Auction
Silent auction 'WriteHive 2025 Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
@writehive.bsky.social is a great non-profit program for writers who put on a con, events, a discord server, scholarships & more. Support them & pick up gifts at their Silent Auction (until 12/17). All 3 of my books are bundled for bid along with much much more!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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DHS’s post suggesting “if you help kick people out of the country you’ll be able to afford housing” is OG Nazism.
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
DHS’s post suggesting “if you help kick people out of the country you’ll be able to afford housing” is OG Nazism.
You can hear me having literally no voice by the end of the convention while meeting Cmrn in person for the first time ever
A big PAX Unplugged interview episode featuring:
@soengery.bsky.social
@gregisonthego.bsky.social
@samsorensen.bsky.social
Hothead Collective CJ
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
Hive Scum Gage
Talking politics, secret bathrooms, lifestyle magazines, OVER/UNDER, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/144946...
@soengery.bsky.social
@gregisonthego.bsky.social
@samsorensen.bsky.social
Hothead Collective CJ
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
Hive Scum Gage
Talking politics, secret bathrooms, lifestyle magazines, OVER/UNDER, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/144946...
November 2025: PAX Unplugged 2025 (FREE) | Ranged Touch
Get more from Ranged Touch on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
You can hear me having literally no voice by the end of the convention while meeting Cmrn in person for the first time ever
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A big PAX Unplugged interview episode featuring:
@soengery.bsky.social
@gregisonthego.bsky.social
@samsorensen.bsky.social
Hothead Collective CJ
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
Hive Scum Gage
Talking politics, secret bathrooms, lifestyle magazines, OVER/UNDER, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/144946...
@soengery.bsky.social
@gregisonthego.bsky.social
@samsorensen.bsky.social
Hothead Collective CJ
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
Hive Scum Gage
Talking politics, secret bathrooms, lifestyle magazines, OVER/UNDER, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/144946...
November 2025: PAX Unplugged 2025 (FREE) | Ranged Touch
Get more from Ranged Touch on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A big PAX Unplugged interview episode featuring:
@soengery.bsky.social
@gregisonthego.bsky.social
@samsorensen.bsky.social
Hothead Collective CJ
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
Hive Scum Gage
Talking politics, secret bathrooms, lifestyle magazines, OVER/UNDER, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/144946...
@soengery.bsky.social
@gregisonthego.bsky.social
@samsorensen.bsky.social
Hothead Collective CJ
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
Hive Scum Gage
Talking politics, secret bathrooms, lifestyle magazines, OVER/UNDER, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/144946...
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
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It's actually giving Tuesday and there's a ton of independent media you should support! Firstly, Rascal is running a hollerday special you should check out. $1 for the first two months!
I'll list some more incredible folks in a reply.
I'll list some more incredible folks in a reply.
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
We’re raising Rascal’s subscription prices by $1 in 2026
But you can lock in the old price right now with a holiday discount!
www.rascal.news
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It's actually giving Tuesday and there's a ton of independent media you should support! Firstly, Rascal is running a hollerday special you should check out. $1 for the first two months!
I'll list some more incredible folks in a reply.
I'll list some more incredible folks in a reply.
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Grab a subscription for 1$, read all my articles, cancel your subscription! 😎
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
We’re raising Rascal’s subscription prices by $1 in 2026
But you can lock in the old price right now with a holiday discount!
www.rascal.news
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Grab a subscription for 1$, read all my articles, cancel your subscription! 😎
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billionaires are buying media platforms and outlets for a reason. you can find different sources to follow and support here:
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December 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
billionaires are buying media platforms and outlets for a reason. you can find different sources to follow and support here:
go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e
go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e
If you haven't already subscribed to Rascal News, you can do so right now for $1!!!!!
Our base monthly subscription is going up by a dollar next month for anyone who isn't already subscribed, so get in now before we have to charge more to survive!!!
Our base monthly subscription is going up by a dollar next month for anyone who isn't already subscribed, so get in now before we have to charge more to survive!!!
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
We’re raising Rascal’s subscription prices by $1 in 2026
But you can lock in the old price right now with a holiday discount!
www.rascal.news
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you haven't already subscribed to Rascal News, you can do so right now for $1!!!!!
Our base monthly subscription is going up by a dollar next month for anyone who isn't already subscribed, so get in now before we have to charge more to survive!!!
Our base monthly subscription is going up by a dollar next month for anyone who isn't already subscribed, so get in now before we have to charge more to survive!!!
I would continue running my worker-owned journalism outlet @rascal.news and help provide additional funds to the mutual aid networks in my neighborhood
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I would continue running my worker-owned journalism outlet @rascal.news and help provide additional funds to the mutual aid networks in my neighborhood
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$1 is not a huge bump in price, but asking folks to pay any amount more right now feels kind of rotten. Hopefully, you think my team and I deserve to stick around a little longer, to continue rooting through the industry's garbage bins and being resident menaces.
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
We’re raising Rascal’s subscription prices by $1 in 2026
But you can lock in the old price right now with a holiday discount!
www.rascal.news
December 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
$1 is not a huge bump in price, but asking folks to pay any amount more right now feels kind of rotten. Hopefully, you think my team and I deserve to stick around a little longer, to continue rooting through the industry's garbage bins and being resident menaces.
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Rascal sometimes feels like a last bastion of real tabletop industry news.
If you want actual Board Game and TTRPG journalism, that isn't afraid to ask hard questions and do actual research, you need to check out Rascal!
If you want actual Board Game and TTRPG journalism, that isn't afraid to ask hard questions and do actual research, you need to check out Rascal!
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
We’re raising Rascal’s subscription prices by $1 in 2026
But you can lock in the old price right now with a holiday discount!
www.rascal.news
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Rascal sometimes feels like a last bastion of real tabletop industry news.
If you want actual Board Game and TTRPG journalism, that isn't afraid to ask hard questions and do actual research, you need to check out Rascal!
If you want actual Board Game and TTRPG journalism, that isn't afraid to ask hard questions and do actual research, you need to check out Rascal!
Reposted by Rowan Mysel Zeoli
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
We’re raising Rascal’s subscription prices by $1 in 2026
But you can lock in the old price right now with a holiday discount!
www.rascal.news
December 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New subscriptions to Rascal News will be rising by $1 in 2026. If you've been waiting to support us, we're currently running a holiday sale where the first two months of our entry tier is only $1/month!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!
Independent journalism on the cheap? Yippee-Ki-Yay, Anklebiters!