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Author: Maggie Hennefeld

Maggie Hennefeld is an Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and author of Specters of Slapstick and Silent Film Comediennes.
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Comedy is Part of Feminist History—and We Need it Now More Than Ever

Maggie Hennefeld

There is no fiercer political weapon than laughter. Feminists have known that all along.

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The Nasty Women of Silent Cinema

Maggie Hennefeld and Laura Horak

The nasty women of silent cinema represent crucial traces of feminist media culture from the early twentieth century—and reveal the power of new media to make visible transformative notions of femininity and female identity.

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From the Salem Witch Trials to Desiree Fairooz: On the Criminalization of Female Laughter

Maggie Hennefeld

In January, Desiree Fairooz was arrested for laughing during Jeff Sessions’ confirmation hearing. It seems ridiculous—but her indictment is not without precedent.

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