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 Organize Directory
Daily updates and resources for mutual aid networks and grassroots initiatives across different cities.
organize.directory
Here's a resource to find local organizing groups in your area.
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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My December so far? Stress and anxiety. How am I coping? ✨Games that simulate stress and anxiety ✨
On a more serious note, very glad to have backed @moreblueberries.bsky.social ' The Time We Have. Exactly the heart wrenching zombie narrative I was hoping for. www.wargamer.com/the-time-we-...
On a more serious note, very glad to have backed @moreblueberries.bsky.social ' The Time We Have. Exactly the heart wrenching zombie narrative I was hoping for. www.wargamer.com/the-time-we-...
This tragic, apocalyptic board game will probably make you cry - but you should play it anyway
The world is a scary place, and I'm using board games like The Time We Have, an emotional zombie apocalypse simulator, as a coping mechanism.
www.wargamer.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
My December so far? Stress and anxiety. How am I coping? ✨Games that simulate stress and anxiety ✨
On a more serious note, very glad to have backed @moreblueberries.bsky.social ' The Time We Have. Exactly the heart wrenching zombie narrative I was hoping for. www.wargamer.com/the-time-we-...
On a more serious note, very glad to have backed @moreblueberries.bsky.social ' The Time We Have. Exactly the heart wrenching zombie narrative I was hoping for. www.wargamer.com/the-time-we-...
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Join us tomorrow night for our last Intrepid Merchants of the year w/@rowanzeoli.bsky.social.
A NYC-based community organizer & cofounder of @rascal.news.
Rowan will join us to talk about what stood out to us from 2025, what we are looking forward to in 2026 & other #TTRPG industry insights.
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A NYC-based community organizer & cofounder of @rascal.news.
Rowan will join us to talk about what stood out to us from 2025, what we are looking forward to in 2026 & other #TTRPG industry insights.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Join us tomorrow night for our last Intrepid Merchants of the year w/@rowanzeoli.bsky.social.
A NYC-based community organizer & cofounder of @rascal.news.
Rowan will join us to talk about what stood out to us from 2025, what we are looking forward to in 2026 & other #TTRPG industry insights.
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A NYC-based community organizer & cofounder of @rascal.news.
Rowan will join us to talk about what stood out to us from 2025, what we are looking forward to in 2026 & other #TTRPG industry insights.
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Hey Guys,
I know you're probably seeing a lot of these lately but if you can help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Guys,
I know you're probably seeing a lot of these lately but if you can help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
Buy WallE a Coffee
Become a supporter of WallE today!
ko-fi.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
ko-fi.com/walleoruam/g...
Hey Guys,
I know you're probably seeing a lot of these lately but if you can help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Guys,
I know you're probably seeing a lot of these lately but if you can help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
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There is no organization more worth supporting. I've been a member of their book club for 2-3 years and my shelves are crumbling under the weight of thoughtful socialist education
Help us send 2,000 books to readers who are incarcerated this winter through our Books Not Bars program
Books Not Bars For The Holidays
Haymarket Books is committed to making our books available for free to people who are incarcerated.
In an effort to support those inside who are dealing with the immense violence of the prison syste...
haymarketbooks.app.neoncrm.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
There is no organization more worth supporting. I've been a member of their book club for 2-3 years and my shelves are crumbling under the weight of thoughtful socialist education
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I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Rascal is the most important source of tabletop news in the hobby. If you can afford to subscribe, I highly recommend you do! My upcoming big video draws HEAVILY on the work of Rascal journalists, and would be much worse without their reporting
At this moment, we have 2430 paid subscribers. Can we get 2500 by the end of 2025? You can subscribe right now for only $1, and support independent tabletop games journalism.
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!
December 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Rascal is the most important source of tabletop news in the hobby. If you can afford to subscribe, I highly recommend you do! My upcoming big video draws HEAVILY on the work of Rascal journalists, and would be much worse without their reporting
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My brilliant partner @fulmerford.com wrote a chilling work of short fiction on ICE in Chicago which you should absolutely read
"He had originally kept the part about the radio secret, because it sounded crazy and because he needed to be believed, he needed the person to heed his warning. Now he told the person everything. He knew too much about their lives anyway—their name, the names of their loved ones"
Here's "Listener Supported," a story that is also a love letter to National Public Radio & to Chicago & to John Cheever's "The Enormous Radio"
www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/listener-s...
www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/listener-s...
December 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My brilliant partner @fulmerford.com wrote a chilling work of short fiction on ICE in Chicago which you should absolutely read
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At this moment, we have 2430 paid subscribers. Can we get 2500 by the end of 2025? You can subscribe right now for only $1, and support independent tabletop games journalism.
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 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
At this moment, we have 2430 paid subscribers. Can we get 2500 by the end of 2025? You can subscribe right now for only $1, and support independent tabletop games journalism.
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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!
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
If you're a comics critic, please apply!
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
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...
forms.gle
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!
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
If you're a comics critic, please apply!
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
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...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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.