The MLA recommends that writers should “ignore symbols when alphabetizing” (“How”). This includes hashtags. Thus, if an entry begins with a hashtag or another symbol, start alphabetizing with the first letter that appears in the entry. The following provides examples:
Works Cited
@AP. “It’s been four years since the #MeToo movement took over social media. . . .” X, 15 Oct. 2021, https://twitter.com/AP/status/1449019990741590025.
“#MeToo Poll: Many in US More Willing to Call Out Misconduct.” Associated Press, 15 Oct. 2021, https://apnews.com/article/sexual-misconduct-metoo-79688da3a0c3519d2a76b5b6e6b23ba7.
“#MeToo Protest in Amsterdam after Allegations at TV Show.” Associated Press, 29 Jan. 2022, https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-business-arts-and-entertainment-netherlands-amsterdam-4bb589aae061e534b1a47ac453e9d85f.
Work Cited
“How Do I Alphabetize Tweets in My Works-Cited List?” MLA Style Center, 26 Jan. 2018, https://style.mla.org/alphabetizing-tweets/.