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.

    What Will Javier Milei Mean for People Who Use Drugs in Argentina?

    Argentina has just experienced a political earthquake. On November 19, Javier Milei, a rightwing ...

    South Africa Poised to Break From Apartheid-Era Cannabis Prohibition

    South Africa has taken a big step toward decriminalization, or limited legalization, of cannabis. ...

    Wisconsin Lawmakers Want to Fund Pilot Psilocybin Program for Veterans

    Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow veterans to access psychedelic treatment. ...

    Mass Action Planned Against Atlanta “Cop City,” as Construction Continues

    Activists are calling for mass civil disobedience this month to “block Cop City” in ...

    Boston Clears Tent Encampment at Mass and Cass

    On November 1 Boston city workers began evicting unhoused residents from an encampment in ...

    White House Urges All Schools to Stock Naloxone, Be Ready to Use It

    The White House is sending a letter to schools nationwide, urging them to keep ...

    San Francisco to Start Charging Fentanyl Sellers With Murder

    A joint anti-drug task force in San Francisco is to begin charging people who ...

    California Psychedelic Activists Turn Attention to 2024 Ballot

    Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of a psychedelic decriminalization bill, Californian activists are ...