The photo is a 1974 photo of Leslie Feinberg, from the FBI file on hir. I've written a piece on my interpretation of Transgender Warriors and Trans Liberation, but I don't think it's quite polished enough, so I'll post it later. Instead, I'll go over hir FBI file: https://s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/lz/dc-metro/rg-065/6282555/Batch0010/6282555_100-HQ-480756.PDF.
The FBI thought Feinberg could be violating the Communist Control Act, advocating the overthrow of the government, and engaging in rebellion. Needless to say, a hero to all of us. Feinberg was a member of the Workers World Party (the party still exists, but more notably PSL split from it), which apparently wasn't openly advocating for the overthrow of the U.S, they just think it's inevitable.
My favorite line? "captioned subject is believed to be a white female, who became male through some kind of sex change operation, and is possibly homosexual". Some interesting language choice, and it's an interesting snapshot into the evolution of Leslie's identity.
The FBI found Leslie's place of birth and birthdate from public school records. It's a bit of an interesting look into all of the many places the FBI can get their information, along with how information like that was so much more patchwork before the digital age.
"Interview of subject is not being recommended because of the questionable nature of his sexuality". Hmm, interesting.
It's interesting how their investigation spanned multiple cities, from Kansas City to NYC to Bufffalo to Boston. It probably involved quite a few officers, though I'm sure it wasn't the main focus for all of them.
There's some interesting mention about changes in Leslie's gender identity. Born a girl, for a time wearing a beard and mustache, then going back to "she". I'm sure we all know, Feinberg's gender didn't stop evolving there.
"Subject reportedly contributes all extra money to WWP", Leslie definitely was dedicated to the cause. Leslie doesn't attend NYC WWP meetings, but the FBI doesn't mention why.
The FBI isn't immune to typoes, Leslie did some "criminal terspass" that garnered some attention.They wasted some time checking if Leslie was in Boston, but verified where Leslie in NYC lived by pretending to be a part of the Voter Registration Commission.
There's a whole 43 pages of documents, all just from 1974-75. There's plenty of interesting tidbits in there, so maybe check it out.
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:agony-shivering: that's a fair assumption.I don't know what to say that won't be (seen as?) shitting on others to be honest. I should just shut up about it until or unless I get bottom surgery.
I'll try to believe you. Honestly, I don't really though. It doesn't help you have every reason to just tell me it'll be okay and exactly the way I want. Maybe if I keep feeling shittier and shittier about it I'll just post my full thoughts, idk I don't want to upset people.
Thankfully I don't want a uterus anyway.
I'm actually definitely not going to say my full thoughts, not because I care about you all but it hurts too much to actually type all those thoughts out.
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Dearest Eggy Nog, we have been over how nobody here tells you stuff just to make you feel better. Trans mega posters are truthful mfs...
if this comment is shitty it's because I feel shitty, not you. Cw suicide.
Yesterday (day before yesterday?) I literally said I'd shoot myself if I could. I've publicly fantasized about killing myself. Of course people would have a reason to exhaturate shit to make me feel better. What, would you want to tell this self harming mess she's right and will always feel like her genitals are fucked? I fucking wouldn't.Fwiw, I actually hadn't spiraled when I made the original comment.
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I can only say it with any kind of confidence cause you're not the first trans girl to express this and then years later been very happy with her new vagina.irl I do have feel like I have a reputation as a hun like a hug box style hun - but I really do think trans girls of all styles are quite beautiful... I dunno why, I can like see past the parts they discount and I can see the small subtle changes they could do that'll make them feel better and Ive seen a few change along side me. Like my friend was complaining how she didn't wear skirts cause she didn't have hips, I challenged her on it, she changed into a skirt and was like "see??" But she was wearing it wrong, why would she have known how no one else ever taught her, it goes on your waist way above your hips - and then I put her band up and showed her her mirror and told her she actually has some killer curves. And she agreed.
Some people seek the negativity because they think it's "more honest" or "more real" but only seeking negativity isn't honest or reflective of reality at all.
You're not doomed. Of course you hate your genitals right now, you're a woman - a woman who wants a vagina. I'm telling you, the results of bottom surgery will almost certainly make you feel way better and reflect how you feel on the inside. You even get a G spot, it's the old prostate but it's in basically the same spot and it feels good. If you want to, I'd encourage you to see some other people's personal experiences with bottom surgery on like youtube - I'm not talking out of my ass or making it up.
I don't know what to say that isn't needlessly shitty to you, especially because I really do appreciate you.
I hope you're right and I am able to afford it one day.