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.

    US Prospects for Cannabis Legalization in 2024

    Among countless political situations to watch in 2024, Florida will draw outsize attention. Home ...

    Swiss Capital Exploring Legal Cocaine Sales

    Lawmakers in Swizterland’s capital city of Bern want to legalize cocaine for adults to ...

    Georgia’s Doomed Bid to Have Pharmacies Sell Medical Cannabis

    Pharmacies in the state of Georgia were preparing to sell medical cannabis, in compliance ...

    Oregon Syringe Program Fights On, After Shutdown for “Enabling”

    A syringe service program (SSP) in southern Oregon has faced local political hostility, like ...

    Comic Designed to Boost Health Care for Veterans Who Use Drugs

    A group of researchers have developed a comic designed to encourage veterans and health ...

    US Ramps Up Financial Crackdown on Mexican Drug Trafficking Orgs

    United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Mexico from December 5-7, seeking support for ...

    Global Drug War Is Failing by Its Own Standards, Shows Damning Report

    A new report reveals damning metrics on the global drug war. Despite widespread prohibition, ...