Horvath, Lindsey

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An interview with Lindsey Horvath, community activist and member of West Hollywood City Council. The purpose of this interview was to gather information on Horvath’s involvement in women’s rights and gender equality activism. This interview was conducted for the Women, Politics, and Activism Since Suffrage Project and as a part of Dr. Natalie Fousekis’ 493 Oral History Class. Specifically, this interview discusses Horvath’s outspoken formative years in Ohio and Nevada; early messages about gender roles; early role models and being an overachiever; her activism as an undergrad at Notre Dame University (mainly as an advocate for LGBTQ); family values and how her Catholic faith influenced and encouraged her activism; moving to Los Angeles and how she became involved in local activism and politics; women’s rights and the issue of choice; founding the Hollywood chapter of NOW; intergenerational relationships between feminists, and trying to improve those through the Bridge Project; her experience on the West Hollywood Women’s Advisory Board; becoming a city councilmember and effecting change; advice for women wanting to be involved; her involvement with Running Start, an organization which encourages young women to run for office; comments on other women’s campaigns, such as HeForShe and One Billion Rising; the roles of men vs. women; her definition of feminism; and finally, her proudest accomplishments.