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Photo credit: Public domain & Canva – People have lots of names for this symbol, which has been in use for centuries.

Culture, Generations

The fascinating origin story of the hashtag, pound sign, or whatever you call the # symbol

Annie Reneau

7/9/2026
Daniel Hatoum (left) and Sarah Chen with son Mills (right)

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Culture

Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights.

Sarah Watts

7/8/2026