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.

    DE Lifts “One-to-One” Cap on Syringe Exchange, a Reform Long Overdue

    Delaware syringe service programs (SSP) are no longer limited to “one-to-one” exchange, a widely ...

    Why Indigenous Protesters Stopped a Global Psychedelic Conference

    Early this summer, the Psychedelic Science conference brought 12,000 people to Denver, Colorado, to ...

    California’s Evolving Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics

    A California lawmaker continues working on an effort to decriminalize and legalize psychedelics in ...

    Overdose Deaths Fall in St. Louis County, But Rise in the City

    St. Louis County, the most populous in Missouri, recorded a decrease in overdose deaths ...

    Republicans Threaten Global HIV Program That Saves Millions of Lives

    House Republicans are threatening a federal program that provides HIV treatment and prevention services ...