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.

    Prince Edward Island Overdose Prevention Site Stalled Indefinitely

    Prince Edward Island, Canada, does not intend to appeal the veto of a proposed ...

    Ohio Cannabis Legalization: Early Voting Amid Contentious Campaign

    Ohio voters are already starting to decide on a ballot measure to legalize cannabis ...

    New York City Has Days to Agree On Plan to Combat Rikers Abuses

    A federal judge is demanding that New York City take rapid action over conditions ...

    New Jersey Expands Harm Reduction Services as Attitudes Shift

    New Jersey is set to open multiple new syringe service programs, including in suburban ...

    US-Mexico Talks: More Fentanyl Crackdowns, Deportations Loom

    Top Biden administration officials have met with the Mexican president to discuss fentanyl, migration ...

    Scotland to Open UK’s First Sanctioned Safe Consumption Site

    Glasgow, Scotland, will soon host the first sanctioned safe consumption site in the United ...

    Wisconsin’s New Cannabis Legalization Bill Faces Tough Odds

    Two Wisconsin lawmakers are introducing a bill to legalize cannabis for adult use, in ...

    “We’ll Find Ways”: TX Harm Reduction Alliance Navigates Eviction Threat

    The Texas Harm Reduction Alliance (THRA) is fighting on after its landlord threatened it ...

    Mayor Adams Oversees Huge Increase in NYPD Drug Arrests

    New York City cops are arresting far more people for drugs under Mayor Eric ...