This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Hashtags have become a standard in ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Whether you’re a conservative or a liberal, you have most likely come across a political hashtag in an article, a tweet or a personal story shared ...

The New York Times’ website displays a running list of men of considerable celebrity or public notoriety accused of sexual misconduct. The list comprises, at the time of writing, 99 men. Of that ...

Let’s talk for a minute about #socialmedia #hashtag use — what are hashtags, why should you use them, when is it appropriate to use them, how do you use them effectively, and which platforms lend ...

Oh, the once humble hashtag (or pound sign, number sign, octothorpe, etc.). For so long a symbol both ubiquitous and free from controversy, its new life as a go-to signifier of discussions and ...

The Holy Spirit has a new organizing tool. The hashtag. #MeToo #TimesUp #EnoughIsEnough #NeverAgain #MarchForOurLives. The list can go on. There is no better recent example than the way #MeToo created ...

Hashtags can be tricky. Too many and your posts look cluttered. Not enough and your post could end up in digital no man’s land. Use a bad hashtag and no one is going to click it. Use a good yet ...