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.

    Global Drug War Is Failing by Its Own Standards, Shows Damning Report

    A new report reveals damning metrics on the global drug war. Despite widespread prohibition, ...

    St. Louis Jail Now Tracking Overdoses, Still Blocking Oversight Board

    A St. Louis city jail is reportedly now tracking overdoses among incarcerated people, after ...

    Why Oregon Psilocybin Services Draw Many Clients From Out of State

    Oregon will soon be hitting the six-month mark since its first-in-the-nation psilocybin centers first ...

    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 ...