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.

    On 4/20, Advocates Demand Federal Cannabis Legalization and Justice

    April 20, “4/20,” has long been established as an unofficial holiday to celebrate the ...

    Washington Set to Be the Next State to Legalize Psilocybin Therapy

    Washington State lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize psilocybin therapy. It would be ...

    Opponents of Harm Reduction Strike as Safehouse Case in Mediation

    Four Pennsylvania senators are throwing their political weight against overdose prevention, urging a federal ...

    Maine Discusses “Syringe Litter,” But Not the Obvious Solutions

    In Bangor, Maine, a familiar narrative is playing out: Local officials perpetuating complaints of ...

    Indigenous Harm Reduction Group Behind Free Naloxone Mailing in WI

    Any Wisconsin resident can now get free naloxone, the lifesaving opioid-overdose reversal drug, by ...

    Oregon Licences Its First Psilocybin Manufacturers

    The first two psilocybin manufacturers have been licensed to operate in Oregon, where they ...

    Chicago Rejects Call for More Police by Electing Johnson as Mayor

    Progressive candidate Brandon Johnson won a tightly contested election on April 4 to be ...

    Worldwide Executions for Drugs More Than Doubled in 2022

    Worldwide executions for drug convictions have surged, more than doubling in 2022 compared with ...

    Abortion, Drug, Medicaid Policies at Stake in WI Supreme Court Election

    On April 4, Wisconsin voters will elect their next Supreme Court justice. Liberal-leaning Milwaukee ...