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 Red States That Could Legalize Marijuana in November

    On November 8, voters in five states will decide on initiatives to legalize cannabis ...

    Maryland Campaign to Make Marijuana Legalization Mean Social Justice

    A Maryland political group is campaiging for voters to approve the marijuana legalization initiative ...

    Will Tennessee’s Initiative to Formally Outlaw Slavery Help Prisoners?

    A ballot initiative in Tennessee would formally outlaw slavery in the state constitution. It ...

    National Indigenous Church Urges Congress to Protect Peyote Habitat

    A national Indigenous church is lobbying Congress and the federal government to put money ...