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.

“We’ll Find Ways”: TX Harm Reduction Alliance Navigates Eviction Threat

The Texas Harm Reduction Alliance (THRA) is fighting on after its landlord threatened it with eviction over the nature of…

September 22, 2023

Mayor Adams Oversees Huge Increase in NYPD Drug Arrests

New York City cops are arresting far more people for drugs under Mayor Eric Adams—reversing what had previously been a…

September 21, 2023

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Plan Latest Version of Psilocybin Reform Bid

Pennsylvania state lawmakers are pushing for legislation that supports research of psilocybin mushrooms for mental health treatment. The bill comes…

September 20, 2023

Another Record Coca Crop in Colombia, But Context Has Changed

Colombia set a new record for coca production in 2022. This isn't surprising, when the country is established as the…

September 15, 2023

St. Louis Shelters Plan Would Circumvent NIMBY Opposition

St. Louis, Missouri, is advancing a plan to get more shelters built for unhoused people by circumventing potential opposition from…

September 14, 2023

Rich Countries’ $1 Billion in Foreign “Aid” to Drive Global Drug War

The United States, Europe and other rich nations give hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign “aid” to fund the…

September 13, 2023

Psilocybin Helps With Major Depressive Disorder, Research Finds

When a group of adults with depression were given psilocybin, they saw much bigger improvements in their mental health compared…

September 7, 2023

In Milwaukee, a Recovery Community Event Highlights Harm Reduction

On August 31, I spent time with people on the frontlines of the overdose crisis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Taking the…

September 6, 2023

Judge Keeps NJ Immigrant Detention Center Open, as Fight Continues

New Jersey’s last immigrant detention center, in the city of Elizabeth, will remain open after a judge’s decision. First activists,…

August 31, 2023

Chicago Activists Demand SCS at Overdose Awareness Rally

On August 28, Chicago activists rallied at Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago, demanding that Illinois lawmakers take immediate action to…

August 31, 2023