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.

    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 ...

    A Peruvian Shaman Talks Ayahuasca, Healing and Tourism 

    Isasina is a member of the Shipibo-Conibo, an Indigenous nation centered in Peru’s Ucayali ...

    A Full Moon in the Amazon: My Ayahuasca Experience

    In April 2021, I visited Pucallpa in the Amazon region of Peru. The city ...

    What Happens Next After Colorado’s Psychedelics Victory

    On November 8, Colorado voters approved Proposition 122 to decriminalize naturally occurring entheogens and ...

    Three States Just Rejected Cannabis Legalization. What Are the Lessons?

    Maryland and Missouri approved ballot measures to legalize adult-use cannabis on November 8—making a ...

    New York’s Infamous Rikers Island Could Become a Green Energy Hub

    After New York City officials voted to permanently close the infamous Rikers Island jail ...