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Newsweek's Jonathan Alter speculates on election homestretch strategies. Author Walter Mosley believes more women and people of color need to tell their stories through authoring books.
Jonathan Alter
Jonathan Alter
As Newsweek senior editor, Jonathan Alter helps shape the magazine's news coverage. In addition, he writes an acclaimed column that examines politics, media and social and global issues. He's also a correspondent for NBC News, where he appears regularly on various broadcasts. Alter has covered the last six presidential campaigns, and his book, The Defining Moment, looks at the crucial period of time when a new leader takes office. A native of Chicago, Alter holds a degree in history from Harvard.
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley
Best-selling novelist Walter Mosley injects his African American-Jewish heritage into his stories, giving them broader appeal. The Los Angeles native liked writing in his youth, but lost the urge as he moved East and worked various jobs. In the ‘80s, Mosley's passion was, fortunately, re-ignited. In ‘00, he partnered with City College of New York to create a publishing certificate program targeting minorities—the first such program in the country. Blonde Faith is the latest in his Easy Rawlins mystery series.