The Conversation

The Conversation is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists.
The stories below were written by Texas State faculty and staff. 

THE CONVERSATION — MAY 17, 2024

Plant-based meat alternatives are trying to exit the culture wars – an impossible task?

THE CONVERSATION — MAY 6, 2024

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools

THE CONVERSATION — APRIL 16, 2024

Does ‘virtue signaling’ pay off for entrepreneurs? We studied 81,799 Airbnb listings to find out

THE CONVERSATION — APRIL 3, 2024

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

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