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.

    ACLU Fights to Stop Sweeps Against Unhoused People in Phoenix

    The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing the city of Phoenix, Arizona, over ...

    Minnesota to Become 23rd State to Fully Legalize Cannabis

    Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize cannabis for adult use. ...

    Cherelle Parker Wins Philly Mayor Primary on “Fund the Police” Platform

    Cherelle Parker has won the Democratic primary election for Philadelphia’s next Mayor. Given the ...

    The Fight to Open a Safe Consumption Site in Chicago

    Illinois harm reduction advocates are urging state lawmakers to pass a bill authorizing safe ...

    Feds License University to Grow Psilocybin Mushrooms for Research

    The federal government has finally licensed a university to legally grow psilocybin “magic” mushrooms. ...

    WA Governor Approves Very Limited Psilocybin Therapy Pilot

    Washington State has formally approved a very limited psilocybin therapy program. On May 9, ...

    Where Do Philly Mayor Candidates Stand on Harm Reduction, Policing?

    A big change is coming to Philadelphia. In November, voters will choose the city’s ...

    Nation’s First Psilocybin Center to Open by June, But Prices Are High

    The state of Oregon has finally given permission for the nation’s first legal psilocybin ...

    Will Colorado Open the Nation’s First Ibogaine Clinic?

    A bill approved by lawmakers might see Colorado become the first state in the ...

    Activists Crash Texas Legislature Over Contrasting Fentanyl Bills

    Harm reduction activists crashed the Texas State Capitol in Austin on April 27, protesting ...