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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If my shit ever stabilises and I stop actively falling apart, books like this one may actually be useful. I could look at my daily habits and such...
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Even if theyre evil, im glad they help
Weather could absolutely be part of it as well. I dont even have any artificial joints but when the pressure changes rapidly my joints hurt lol.
Also just like sternum pain in particular really sucks. I remember when I seperated my sternum, that was one of the most painful injuries i ever had, because you cant just not use your sternum. Dislocated shoulder? Fine, just dont use that arm. But the sternum is super integral! Im sorry it gives you so much trouble.
I hope it does!
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WHAT THE FUCK YOU CAN SEPERATE YOUR STERNUM???
Jesus christ that's so fucked!!!!!! You wouldn't be able to move nearly!!!
But yeah sternum is connected to uh, both arms, your spine indirectly, collarbones and stuff. Basically your whole upper body, pretty catastrophic failure point...
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Glad nothing worse happened, that's a really curious and kind of unfunny condition though. Does the rib hurt a ton when it's out?
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I guess? Idk im used to it by now. Its mostly just when i move that it hurts, like walking around, standing up and sitting down, etc. so if i just stay still its only uncomfortable. My life is literally that bad doctor joke sometimes lol.
Its been going out a lot less ever since i got a very firm mattress, but of course now my shoulders are angry at me because of it. just cant win ig.
bad doctor joke
A guy goes to the doctor, and the doctor asks him "ok, so whats the issue here?". The guy raises his arm up a little bit in front of him and says "doc, it really hurts when i do this" the doctor looks at him a moment and says "then dont do that. NEXT PATIENT"
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"Well don't do that" lol. You have to to to a hospital or something to get it reset though? A thousand curses upon your rib for doing this. Angry shoulders sounds less bad than dislocated rib at least?
LMAO CALLED IT
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No no, i just meant that im taking the advice of the doctor in the joke lol. I could go to the hospital (ive been telling myself i need to get some imaging done for.... Uh... Years now 🫣) but its expensive and theyre just gonna be dismissive of me, or worse be like
"its actually the hormones, estrogen makes you weak, you just need to man up and detransition". One of the good things about my body is that everything pops back together just as easily as it popped apart.
Also i dont understand, called it? (Pls explain i lost the plot im sorry!)
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Desperately tamping down the instict that all western doctors are reactionaries, I won't think it!!! Well it's a net positive if you can pop it back in at home, that's cool I think. Even if the hospitals weren't shit having to go to get your bones fixed sounds annoying, glad to hear.
Oh just, as soon as you said about that joke I typed "well don't do that", and then opened the spoiler text and saw your "then don't do that" lol
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Lollllll ash stay winnin
(Also, is your UN "ash in a dash", "ashina dash", "ashinadash", or something else im not grokking?)
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I ALWAYS STAY WINNING
I love that people aren't sure, I'm keeping it a secret. Ashina!!!
Ngl i thought it was Ashina for a good while, and if youre keeping it secret, then thats becoming my headcannon ^^