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.

    Ibogaine Clinics Closer Than Ever in Colorado

    Colorado is moving toward becoming the first state to allow legal, licensed ibogaine therapy. ...

    Mobile Outreach Restrictions Take Effect in Kensington, Philadelphia

    On July 20, the City of Philadelphia implemented a highly restrictive law targeting mobile ...

    Trump Anti-Immigrant Raids Hit CA Economy Harder Than ’08 Recession

    In one week, President Donald Trump’s mass immigration enforcement actions in California drove up ...

    Trump Funding Cuts Hit Chicago’s Community Nonviolence Programs

    Gun violence appears to be decreasing in Chicago, thanks in large part to community ...

    Federal Court Blocks Texas From State-Level Immigration Enforcement

    On July 3, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision ...

    “Liberation in Order to Heal”—Psychedelics Movement at Crossroads

    In June, the world’s largest psychedelics conference returned to Denver. Eight thousand participants gathered ...

    CA Syringe Program Resumes Services After Fight for Reauthorization

    A syringe service program (SSP) in Santa Cruz, California, is back on its feet ...

    New Jersey Opens Cannabis Lounge Applications to All Dispensaries

    As of July 2, any cannabis dispensary interested in opening a consumption area can ...