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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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[โ€“] magi@hexbear.net 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I hope it goes smoothly for you cat-trans

[โ€“] lilypad@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Thank you, idk, it should be such a simple thing, i know most of my anxieties are pretty unlikely, but that doesnt make them go away, thanks for that brain lea-why i love having anxiety issues (โ•ฅ ๏น โ•ฅ)

[โ€“] magi@hexbear.net 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Anxiety is hard to deal with, I have some social anxiety too so I get what it can be like. A lot of the what ifs while they can be unlikely is still something you'll mull on. I know it's a tough thing what you're going to do tomorrow and I hope it goes smoothly for your sake. I build stuff in my head too and sometimes that can be far worse than the reality so I'm hoping it'll be like that for you too <3

[โ€“] lilypad@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Ty <3 youre really kind niko-tear-wipe trans-heart im managing it and kinda just in my faith place right now, faith that ill just... Do it... I guess...

[โ€“] magi@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I try to support people, and I know how hard it can be. I'll send you as much good vibes as I can too ^^ cat-trans

[โ€“] lilypad@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

powercry-2 you do a good job of it (now i feel like crying cause feelings and niceness and not because fear and anxiety)

[โ€“] magi@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] lilypad@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago