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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I hope goggles has a very gay good day too! Little floofer ^^
He mostly looks like a tabby now with some extra black fur down his back, but when he was a widdle baby with his eyes still closed he was all black except for his white mittens and bib, and white rings around his eyes where he got his namesake :3
Aww wee cutie ^^ they get big fast too lol
It's a great name, really suits him c:
He's the most skittish and independent of the bunch, but he's started warming up more over the last couple days. They all finally like being indoors and exploring the house and playing inside when it's cold or rainy (they're babies of feral cats that semi-adopted me to help with their litters). Goggles was the last to want to come in, he used to run away whenever someone got near him, but now he'll walk within petting distance of me and tolerates pets or being scooped up for a minute or two.
I've tamed a few ferals in the past, they can be very scared to begin with and can be skittish for sure lol Sounds like you're doing a great job!
I had a stray that wouldn't come close and then he came to my door with frozen fur one year, I brought him in and sat by the fire to thaw him out and nurse him back to health, he had an owner once but she had passed and he was an older male that had half an ear so I thought he wouldn't make it. He was solid muscle and in decent health but a beautiful pure black cat with wiry short hair that had been through the wars lol he was a big softie and would come and go
Love you goggles!
He loves you too! (and is perplexed by peanuts for squirrels)