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Bend grapples with gay rights ordinance amid shifting demographics
Bend Oregon debates a city ordinance banning housing, employment, and public accommodation discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The measure, backed by the City Council in May, follows an August assault and reflects Bend's influx of newcomers from Seattle Portland and San Francisco. Sara Wiener a lesbian resident and her partner advocate for visibility and acceptance as the city confronts its conservative roots and growing liberal influence.
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