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.

    Alaska Requiring Naloxone in All Schools Amid Overdose Surge

    Alaska is implementing a new law that requires all schools to have naloxone on ...

    Iowa Advocates Seeking to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips

    Iowa is part of a shrinking club: It’s one of just five states that ...

    Small Cannabis Farmers Are Under Threat in California

    A California bill could legalize cannabis farmers’ markets, within certain limits. But there are ...

    FDA Rejects MDMA Treatment for PTSD, Requesting Redo of Key Trial

    The Food and Drug Administration has rejected a high-profile application for MDMA-assisted therapy to ...

    As FDA Weighs MDMA Therapy, Questions of Access and Consent

    In June, an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted that the ...

    How Does VP Pick Tim Walz Measure Up on Drug Policy?

    Tim Walz was announced as the running mate of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris ...

    Social Media Bill Passed by Senate Threatens Harm Reduction and More

    Senate Democrats and Republicans came together to decisively approve the “Kids Online Safety and Privacy ...

    Last-Minute Bid to Pass MA Overdose Prevention Centers Fails

    A bill to authorize overdose prevention centers in Massachusetts was unanimously approved by the ...