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.

    Biden’s Border Security Deal Is Collapsing. What Now?

    President Biden’s $118 billion anti-immigration deal is collapsing on the eve of its procedural ...

    With Aptly Named HB 420, KY Would Legalize Cannabis, Expunge Records

    Kentucky legislators have introduced a bill to legalize and regulate cannabis for adults over ...

    NYC Defies Mayor Adams to Ban Solitary Confinement, Rein In NYPD

    The New York City Council has overwhelmingly approved a package of police and jail ...

    EU to Fund Study of Psilocybin for Patients in Palliative Care

    The European Union is putting money into a psychedelic study with patients who are ...

    Oregon Democrats Unveil Bill to Roll Back Drug Decriminalization

    A bill in Oregon, backed by Democratic lawmakers, would overturn critical aspects of Measure ...

    Bill Seeks to Ring-Fence States’ Spending of Opioid Settlement Cash

    State governments shouldn’t be stashing opioid settlement money in their general funds, say the ...

    Sri Lanka’s Devastating Drug-War Crackdown on Poor Communities

    Sri Lanka is several weeks into a devastating crackdown on the nation’s poor communities, ...

    Supreme Court Case Will Profoundly Impact Homelessness in 2024

    Future experiences of homelessness in the United States will depend significantly on a Supreme ...

    What’s the Best Way Forward for Psilocybin in Connecticut?

    A group of Connecticut lawmakers has heard testimony from advocates and other experts on ...