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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I cant speak for others, but my sadness is home grown, youre not spreading it here
Im sorry youre going through it right now. But also you 100% deserve girl clothes
Youre not shitty, i love reading through the mega and seeing you
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I don't really believe you. When I see sad shit I get sad, and this is some of the saddest shit anyone's posted.
Thank you. I'm glad you like seeing me around.
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It does make me sad that youre going through this, but it also makes me feel less alone. Youve got a lot of similar issues to myself, and you have the, idk what to call it, courage? Wherewithall? But point being you actually post and open up about everything, and it makes me feel less alone. All the days where ive flipflopped from "I am amazing and beautiful" to "gee its a good thing I dont own a gun...", all the dysphoria (bottom and otherwise) that just wont stop stabbing me that I cant bring myself to describe, idk, i just feel less alone. So maybe your posts do bring up sadness for me, but its sadness that was there long before i found hexbear, and its sadness that isnt going away any time soon for me, so its not really making me sad. Plus, i want you to have a place to share, a place to be heard and seen, and i want to be a part of that (however small i may be).
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I feel empathy too eggy, I feel sadness too. But it's not eally spread more shared and people here want you to feel better and don't mind you sharing how you feel if it helps you get that feeling out. I hope you feel better soon. Got some decent tips too here.