RSAJournal (Rivista di Studi Americani) is the official journal of AISNA. It is a double-blind peer reviewed journal and is published annually. It welcomes articles in all fields of American Studies a...

RSAJournal (Rivista di Studi Americani) is the official journal of AISNA. It is a double-blind peer reviewed journal and is published annually. It welcomes articles in all fields of American Studies a...

In our latest ‘Making the Journal in 90 Seconds’, editor Leah Clarkson guides us through Issue 4 of the #RSAJournal – featuring speculative future photography by RDI Nick Foster, our first editorial cartoon by Jeremy Banx, climate activism insights from Clover Hogan with illustrations by Charlotte Ager, and much more. Read the new edition now on RSAJournal+: https://www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/

CEO and founder of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson sits down with journalist Lucy Siegle to discuss the forces reshaping how we power our lives – from falling clean-tech costs to the realities of a rapidly changing climate. Drawing on his own story and the growth of Octopus, Greg considers the future of energy affordability, the politics of net-zero and the innovations needed to create a system that is fairer, smarter and built for the next generation. Discover more in Issue 4 of #RSAJournal on RSA Journal+: https://www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/rsa-journal-issue-4-2025/in-conversation-with-greg-jackson/ Video chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Greg Jackson 00:40 – Growing up in Yorkshire, early responsibility and entrepreneurial drive 02:08 – Founding Octopus Energy 05:46 - Public perception, energy anxiety and net-zero backlash 07:24 – Renewables, data and cutting costs for consumers 08:59 – Climate reality and the limits of 1.5°C 13:15 – Clean tech acceleration and outdated markets 14:22 – The UK’s role in global energy innovation Subscribe to our channel! Follow the RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/?locale=en_GB Follow the RSA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thersaorg?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Follow the RSA on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thersaorg

In Issue 3 of #RSAJournal, banker and author Ken Costa unpacks the risks and opportunities behind this unprecedented transfer of wealth, brought to life by Sandra Rilova’s striking illustrations of the fruits – and fractures – of generational wealth ⬆️

In Making the Journal in 90 seconds, we take you inside Issue 3 – which explores exclusion and the challenges we face in creating a fairer, more connected society. Go behind the scenes with: 🎙️ Afua Hirsch as she reflects on race and identity 📸 Kate Peters as she captures striking portraits for the cover 🎨 Sandra Rilova as she illustrates the fruits – and fractures – of generational wealth

Writer, journalist and filmmaker Afua Hirsch joins RSA Journal’s In Conversation series to explore the deep costs of exclusion in modern Britain. From her own family’s dual heritage to the structural legacies of colonialism, Afua reflects on race, belonging, cultural narratives and the urgent need to rethink how we live (and build a better future) together. Read more in Issue 3 of #RSAJournal on RSAJournal+: https://thersa.co/3Kkzdya

Writer, journalist and filmmaker Afua Hirsch joins RSA Journal’s In Conversation series to explore the deep costs of exclusion in modern Britain. From her own family’s dual heritage to the structural legacies of colonialism, Afua reflects on race, belonging, cultural narratives and the urgent need to rethink how we live (and build a better future) together. Read more in Issue 3 of #RSAJournal on RSAJournal+: https://www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/issue-3-2025/in-conversation-with-afua-hirsch/ Video chapters 00:52 – Introduction to Afua Hirsch 02:20 – Growing up ‘othered’ 06:16 – The hidden costs of exclusion 09:11 – Myths we’re taught about empire 13:43 – Who gets left out in modern Britain? 16:07 – Populism and fear politics 18:50 – Shifting the narrative through media 21:03 – The double edge of social media 27:04 – Exclusion across industries 30:31 – Decolonising the body 36:09 – Rest as resistance 39:29 – Why institutions must face their history 45:52 – What gives hope for the future Subscribe to our channel! Follow the RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/?locale=en_GB Follow the RSA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thersaorg?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Follow the RSA on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thersaorg

In Issue 2 of #RSAJournal, two education experts went back to the drawing board to debate whether the English school system truly serves every child – and to explore what it would take to build a system rooted in inclusion, fairness and human flourishing. To bring these ideas to life, illustrator Lana Hughes reimagined everyday classroom tools as symbols of change and possibility. Artist Brebmass Arts then recreated Lana’s vision on a blackboard in a London classroom, in chalk, forming an installation that envisions a brighter future for all.

Her work shows how feminist urban design interventions – such as implementing better lighting – can make public spaces safer for women. Discover more in Issue 2 of #RSAJournal, where we explore how Cllr Holly Bruce is making Glasgow the UK’s first feminist city: https://www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/issue-2-2025/how-feminist-urban-design-is-shaping-a-fairer-glasgow/ Issue 3 is coming soon – stay tuned.

In Issue 2 of #RSAJournal, Fiona Millar and Leora Cruddas debate the future of English education – and while they disagree on some points, both say the system is at a breaking point. Read the full debate on RSAJournal+: https://www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/issue-2-2025/whats-the-future-of-education/

What if your city wasn’t designed with you in mind? For most women and non-binary people, it wasn’t. But in Glasgow, that’s starting to change. Glasgow is the first UK city to formally adopt feminist urban planning – a bold step towards creating safer, more inclusive public spaces. With a gender-sensitive approach embedded in its City Development Plan, the city is rethinking everything from street lighting and transport to parks and housing. In Issue 2 of #RSAJournal, we explore how feminist principles are reshaping the built environment – and who it's designed to serve. Featuring: ➡️ Holly Bruce – Scottish Green Councillor, Langside Ward ➡️ Dr May East – Urbanist and author of What if Women Designed the City? ➡️ Jude Barber – Director, Collective Architecture ➡️ Ross Aitchson – Architect, Collective Architecture ➡️ Caitlin Arbuckle-Macleod – Graduate Town Planner, Collective Architecture ➡️ Pippa Cook – Architectural Assistant, Collective Architecture Read more on RSAJournal+: https://www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/issue-2-2025/how-feminist-urban-design-is-shaping-a-fairer-glasgow Thank you to Glasgow City Council, Collective Architecture, RIAS Bookshop and Daniel Hawelka. #FeministUrbanism #CityPlanning #Glasgow #Architecture #InclusiveDesign #RSAJournal Video chapters 00:45 - Introduction to councillor Holly Bruce 01:12 - What is feminist urban planning? 02:01 - Changing power structures in cities 02:46 - Edinburgh walking tour with Dr May East 04:10 - Glasgow’s bold policy shift 05:00 - Global examples of gender-sensitive design 06:14 - Applying a gendered lens to planning 07:01 - Introduction to architect Jude Barber 07:48 – The Liveable Neighbourhood Projects case study 10:07 – Glasgow's Feminist Urbanism Working Group and key projects 11:21 – What does a feminist city look like? Subscribe to our channel! Follow the RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/?locale=en_GB Follow the RSA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thersaorg?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Follow the RSA on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thersaorg Monetization ID - 580IQHM6YOUDSRDI This video was edited on July 17 2025.

What if your city wasn’t designed with you in mind? For most women and non-binary people, it wasn’t. But in Glasgow, that’s starting to change. Glasgow is the first UK city to formally adopt feminist urban planning – a bold step towards creating safer, more inclusive public spaces. With a gender-sensitive approach embedded in its City Development Plan, the city is rethinking everything from street lighting and transport to parks and housing. In Issue 2 of #RSAJournal, we explore how feminist principles are reshaping the built environment – and who it's designed to serve. Featuring: ➡️ Holly Bruce – Scottish Green Councillor, Langside Ward ➡️ Dr May East – Urbanist and author of What if Women Designed the City? ➡️ Jude Barber – Director, Collective Architecture ➡️ Ross Aitchson – Architect, Collective Architecture ➡️ Caitlin Arbuckle-Macleod – Graduate Town Planner, Collective Architecture ➡️ Pippa Cook – Architectural Assistant, Collective Architecture Read more on RSAJournal+: https://www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/issue-2-2025/how-feminist-urban-design-is-shaping-a-fairer-glasgow Thank you to Glasgow City Council, Collective Architecture, RIAS Bookshop and Daniel Hawelka. #FeministUrbanism #CityPlanning #Glasgow #Architecture #InclusiveDesign #RSAJournal Video chapters 00:45 - Introduction to councillor Holly Bruce 01:12 - What is feminist urban planning?   02:01 - Changing power structures in cities   02:46 - Edinburgh walking tour with Dr May East 04:10 - Glasgow’s bold policy shift   05:00 - Global examples of gender-sensitive design   06:14 - Applying a gendered lens to planning   07:01 - Introduction to architect Jude Barber 07:48 – The Liveable Neighbourhood Projects case study 10:07 – Glasgow's Feminist Urbanism Working Group and key projects 11:21 – What does a feminist city look like? Subscribe to our channel! Follow the RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thersaorg/ Follow the RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/?locale=en_GB Follow the RSA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thersaorg?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Follow the RSA on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thersaorg Monetization ID - 580IQHM6YOUDSRDI

In the first #RSAJournal of 2025, illustrator Graham Samuels took us back to a time when science sparked wonder, not doubt – and scientist-turned-journalist Caitlin Looby shared five ways to help us get back there. Stay tuned for Issue 2, coming soon ➡️