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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Ugh I don't trust my therapist, keeps giving generic advice rather than more situational, she claimed the flimsy underfunded local rural job office had a career counselor, no it didn't, and they basically told me 'lol gtfo, too old', then on one of her visits she mistook me for another client which is the big reason I really don't trust her. At least she isn't frothing at the mouth openly transphobic like my PT was, that's how low the bar is. I feel like I'm really wasting time seeing her, better off with that llm chatbot Dr. Beagle its so bad out here. Then she's like 'oh there's this place that offers gsrm friendly therapists, no for not for medicaid/care nor uninsured. I hate being so rural, but when you're so poor, the allure of the city having all these potential jobs or places to meet people is illusionary since everything is a long drive or busride. When you look for help and there isn't any, yep life101.
There are some virtual jobs I have in mind, like medical scribe, but I know they're super ageist and lookist, so I probably won't make beyond the first round of interviews. I also need to give a full 2weeks out on my shitty retail job before I pick something else up, since I can't afford to burn any bridges out here and its one of the very few places that hires open/non passing gsrm individuals.
For some small good news I think my infection is getting better, caught a thrush deal from going wipe it clean 2024 on my bacteria, but hopefully that will go away soon.
Death to bad therapists