Philosopher and neuroscientist Sam Harris, seen here presenting at a TED conference in 2010, is one of America’s most outspoken critics of all religions, including Islam. (Photo by Steve Jurvetson)

Alex is a cofounder and editor of The Seattle Globalist. He's a visual journalist whose work has been published by PBS, The Seattle Times, FRONTLINE/World and the Seattle Weekly.  Alex teaches journalism in the University of Washington's Department of Communication and recently directed the documentary film Barzan.