It is 'beyond time for us to seek bipartisan solutions' for Afghanistan

'Bipartisan solutions for Afghan allies spark hope'

Jennie Murray at The Hill

After a "long period of uncertainty for many Afghan allies of the U.S., it is encouraging to see a glimmer of hope," says Jennie Murray. Lawmakers "introduced a new bill that would offer legal pathways for Afghans who risked their lives supporting U.S. forces," and this is a "hopeful spark for both Afghan allies living in the U.S. and the American community members who now call these individuals neighbors." They "fought with us and for their own country's future."

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Alexandra Rojas at The Guardian

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