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.

    The Implications of Police Raids on Shops Selling Psilocybin Mushrooms

    An unlicensed psilocybin mushroom shop in Portland, Oregon, was raided by local police on ...

    Will Senate End Crack-Powder Sentence Disparity, as Time Runs Out?

    Senators are scrambling to negotiate a last-minute deal on crack cocaine sentencing reform. Current ...

    Honduras Police Mobilization Promises More Human Rights Abuses

    On November 24, Honduras President Xiomara Castro declared a state of emergency in response ...

    Efforts to Expand Community Violence Intervention in Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, has suffered record homicides for three years in ...

    MO Voted to Impose Police Budget Increase on Kansas City. What Now?

    On November 8, voters across Missouri approved Amendment 4, a measure to increase annual ...

    New Center Offers Free Legal Services to People Who Use Drugs in NJ

    Rutgers Law Associates (RLA) and Vital Strategies recently announced the launch of a center ...