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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  • ashinadash [she/her]
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    5 months ago

    aubrey-sad I was up last night thinking about gay interactive fiction. I guess the thing is, I went lookin for games with cisnt genders in 'em, but I didn't look for girlkissing.......... and it's kinda like, it would be cool if there were gays in the interactive fiction..... finally: video games and queer fic, together at last!

      • ashinadash [she/her]
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        5 months ago

        only-throw

        I am SUCH a bad sleeper, like I get eepy but my brain forces me to think. If it's not Tactics Ogre it's fruity lil twine games...

        • BountifulEggnog [she/her]
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          5 months ago

          :trans-sad: I'm a lib

          Too much thinking, I can only fall asleep with melatonin. Very happy to have discovered that shortcut because I used to lay awake for hours. Fruity lil games sound nice :) I should try some.

          • ashinadash [she/her]
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            5 months ago

            Tbf it's a weird code, the first time I spent a few minutess lookin.

            Same same, I take like 3-12mg melatonin and still can't sleep lol. Please help!!!! I do recommend those text games though, if you like uh books nerd they're great. Tbh games with a large QUEER COMPONENT take automatic priority for me :3

            • BountifulEggnog [she/her]
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              5 months ago

              I wish I could help 😔 I just put on some chill music and wait for it to kick in. Definitely can't take it and then go back to a device though, I will get my second wind.

              Very based :comrade-raccoon:

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      2 months ago

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              • ashinadash [she/her]
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                5 months ago

                is a 2016 erotic visual novel

                "an erotic romantic comedy about social manipulation, crossdressing, and girls tying up other girls"

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                  • ashinadash [she/her]
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                    5 months ago

                    Being a bitter, hateful gamer bites me yet again aubrey-pain I do not like being this way sorry

                    It's porn, that's the difference. I am categorically not looking for porn. I guess I find it weird that that was the play? I have a bunch of weird problems with the VN itself I won't go into, but if I am to be sold on erotica it has to have more than just "cis people joinking it" broadly. Like, if you put gay trans spider sex in it, or transbian minotaurs, that I will read. But "cis highschoolers on a cruise ship"? Egh...