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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  • lilypad [she/her, null/void]
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    3 months ago

    Im gonna try and go to get my levels taken and maybe get a perscription tomorrow. Ive been doing DIY for almost 2 years, never had my bloods done, only been on E monotherapy. Chat, im scared.

    The challenging/anxiety inducing aspects of this are many. In no particular order:
    • i have to go outside and interact with people
    • i have to go downtown, and even worse, park downtown
    • this place doesnt do appointments at first so i just have to go walk in and ask for what i want
    • im afraid the doctor will say i have completely fucked myself wrt breast growth
    • im afraid the doctor will say i have ruined my health in some other way, possibly irreversibly
    • what if i get there and they cant see me for whatever reason
    • what if i break down during all of this (very real possibility)
    • how will I pay for it? I have no health insurance, and i think they do sliding scale, but im freaked out about this one in particular


    Theres probably more to be freaked about, thats just off the top of my head. One of my friends might take me, but i just feel akward and weird. I know i cant take care of myself and need help to do basic stuff like this, but i dont like admitting it and having someone with me will probably be more anxiety inducing than otherwise. The cortisol is running high these days madeline-sadeline

    My biggest hurdle was paying for parking, but i fixed that one (i downloaded the parking app (it only took me 6 weeks aubrey-rage-cry)). And now im faced with all the other anxiety inducing stuff. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh incoherent babbling screaming powercry-2

      • lilypad [she/her, null/void]
        ·
        3 months ago

        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 (╥ ﹏ ╥)

        • magi [null/void]M
          ·
          3 months ago

          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

          • lilypad [she/her, null/void]
            ·
            3 months ago

            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...