Alter was a fierce critic of President George W. Bush, emphasizing what he considered Bush's lack of accountability and his position on embryonic stem cell research. Alter, a cancer survivor, has written about his own bout with lymphoma and experience with an autologous adult stem cell transplant.
Alter, a vocal critic of President George W. Bush, criticized Bush for his perceived lack of accountability and his position on embryonic stem cell research. As a cancer survivor, Alter has shared his personal experiences with lymphoma and the use of autologous adult stem cells in treatment.