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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taro mochi is my fave flavour. my wife disagrees and thinks it tastes like shit. it's good!
taro bubble tea is my favourite, it's such a nice kind of sweet. delicious roots
Taro chips are good as hell
I wish they were more common, I had some from Hawai'i that were probably one of the best snacks foods I've ever had but they're too spendy to get shipped
oh nice, taro crisps sounds cool. I go to a lot of different asian grocers and never seen those before but apparently you can get them some places
lol my bad
Although now I'm suddenly aware I haven't had fish and chips in ages
Taro is so good! Theres a taro tea in a can drink thing at a little convenience store near here that is just the best ^^
I think one of my favourite things to do when I go to an asian supermarket is go to the drinks section and get something new. now, most the time I fail and end up buying a massive 3L jug of jasmine tea, but I do try. I will have to get some taro tea some time
Well to be fair, jasmine tea is the shit ^^
Big fan recently too of mugicha barley tea
V underrated as a cold summery drink imo
Ooh ive not had this! Ill need to keep an eye out :)
It's kinda... savory? Umami-ish? Probably not everyone's cup of tea but I really like it
Savory tea? Could be great
Ramune original flavor soda is one of my favs
The yuzu flavor is good too if you like citrussy 🍋