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.

    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 ...

    Philly Mayor Candidate Wants National Guard to “Shut Down” Drug Markets

    The Democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker, is promising to bring the ...

    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 ...