Alexander Lekhtman

    Alexander is Filter’s staff writer. He writes about the movement to end the War on Drugs. He grew up in New Jersey and swears it’s actually alright. He’s also a musician hoping to change the world through the power of ledger lines and legislation. Alexander was previously Filter‘s editorial fellow.

    “Liberation in Order to Heal”—Psychedelics Movement at Crossroads

    In June, the world’s largest psychedelics conference returned to Denver. Eight thousand participants gathered ...

    New Jersey Opens Cannabis Lounge Applications to All Dispensaries

    As of July 2, any cannabis dispensary interested in opening a consumption area can ...

    Phase 3 Trial of Psilocybin for Depression Reportedly Shows Great Promise

    An ongoing advanced clinical trial of psilocybin as a depression treatment reportedly shows great ...

    Montana Governor Vetoes Proposal for Tribes to Enter Cannabis Compacts

    A Montana proposal that would have allowed tribal nations to negotiate cannabis regulation individually ...

    WI Advocates Trying to Open State’s First Public Drug-Checking Service

    Harm reduction advocates in Madison, Wisconsin, are organizing what could be the state’s first ...

    VA Creates New Fentanyl Homicide Charge, With Limited Exemptions

    Virginia will begin punishing fentanyl distribution convictions as involuntary manslaughter, in cases that can ...