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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  • nemmybun [she/her, sae/saer]
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    EDIT: More cats added! I'm gonna sumbit this to c/emoji tomorrow, if you have any flag request lmk in the replies and I'll make them before I submit

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    I made a few cat heart variants for different pride flags.

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      • nemmybun [she/her, sae/saer]
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        3 months ago

        I added some more to the first comment! If you have any specific requests lmk and I'll add it

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

          Omg ty! Idk i know ashinadash probably had a specific vision in mind but maybe a poly one where theres just three of the blobs next to each other all holding a poly heart? Idk how easy that is, but if its not terribly difficult it would be lovely <3

          Also, the meow-hug emoji but with trans flag hearts would be amazing <3 cat-trans

          • nemmybun [she/her, sae/saer]
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            3 months ago

            Added these to the main post

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            Hopefully the trans one is okay, I tried the flag but it just looked really busy

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

              Omg these are amazing! The trans one is great <3 i think the lining on the outside of the middle heart might benefit from being a little thicker? But regardless it looks so wonderful tysm!! And the poly one is amazing as well its perfect you are so skilled!