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I have a problem with the fact that when it's brought up, it's not really discussed. It's all that's brought up. So-and-so is an Arab American or a Palestinian or Muslim or a doctor with or without borders and there's really no meaningful entry into those hyphenations.

Fady Joudah

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Fady Joudah
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: January 1
Physician
Poet
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Austin
Texas
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