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 don't have much trans related stuff to post, so here's why I love cutting and eating apples.
There's just such a system to it, yaknow? I always cut them the same way, sometimes I'll just continue the pattern for longer. Nothing quite makes brain go brr like patterns and systems. The crispness is also really satisfying to cut through and then eat. And then obviously you can dip them, usually I do peanut butter (which is also perfect for making brain go brr, very consistent, texture I like, just tastes good), but right now I've got carmal (I love that people say this word two ways, how funny). The whole process and snack is just great, lots of little systems I can do every time.
Hell yeah, love me a good cronchy apple with peanut butter
Also in "carmal" pronunciation gang
"Care-uh-mell?" Three syllables?! You know I don't got time for that
I say it carmal but :sicko-wistful: Care-uh-mell sounds great,
even if it clearly doesn't fit with how the word is spelled.Caramel?
I am a little dyslexic okay :trans-sad: I just accepted that was how to spell it.
Same! but yeah a lot of people drop the letters too so don't worry, I have heard people mispronounce a lot lol
Heck yeah appleposting
Do you have a favorite variety?
Maybe boring, but honeycrisps are the ones I keep coming to back to. How about your favorite?
Honeycrisps are good! Fuji is usually my choice, though sometimes I like pink lady for the tartness
Fujis and Pink Ladies are both really good, probably my two favorites.
I like granny smiths c:
You are trans, ergo everything you post is trans related No way around it, cutie. Also you could cut my apples any day
:crush: I'd love to have a little snack with you.
My ADHD loves apples in season and eating primarily peanut butter until I’m bored.