Alexander Lekhtman

    Alexander is Filter’s former 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.

    Psychedelic-Climate Week Launches in NYC: What Are the Connections?

    Psychedelic-Climate Week launched in Manhattan on September 17. Timed to run alongside the annual ...

    Missouri Begins Quiet Crackdown on Hemp Products Sold in Stores

    In Missouri, state officials are orchestrating a quiet crackdown on stores that sell hemp ...

    Alaska Requiring Naloxone in All Schools Amid Overdose Surge

    Alaska is implementing a new law that requires all schools to have naloxone on ...

    Police Shootings in Rural Areas Are Common, But Much Less Visible

    Ask the average news consumer to think of “police shooting” and the names most ...

    Iowa Advocates Seeking to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips

    Iowa is part of a shrinking club: It’s one of just five states that ...

    Small Cannabis Farmers Are Under Threat in California

    A California bill could legalize cannabis farmers’ markets, within certain limits. But there are ...

    FDA Rejects MDMA Treatment for PTSD, Requesting Redo of Key Trial

    The Food and Drug Administration has rejected a high-profile application for MDMA-assisted therapy to ...

    As FDA Weighs MDMA Therapy, Questions of Access and Consent

    In June, an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted that the ...