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.

    DE Lifts “One-to-One” Cap on Syringe Exchange, a Reform Long Overdue

    Delaware syringe service programs (SSP) are no longer limited to “one-to-one” exchange, a widely ...

    Why Indigenous Protesters Stopped a Global Psychedelic Conference

    Early this summer, the Psychedelic Science conference brought 12,000 people to Denver, Colorado, to ...

    California’s Evolving Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics

    A California lawmaker continues working on an effort to decriminalize and legalize psychedelics in ...

    Receiver Could Soon Take Over Rikers Island, After New Damning Report

    The political and legal battle over the future of New York City’s Rikers Island ...

    Overdose Deaths Fall in St. Louis County, But Rise in the City

    St. Louis County, the most populous in Missouri, recorded a decrease in overdose deaths ...

    Republicans Threaten Global HIV Program That Saves Millions of Lives

    House Republicans are threatening a federal program that provides HIV treatment and prevention services ...

    PAC-Backed Psychedelic Ballot Bid a “Distraction,” Say MA Activists

    A Washington, DC political action committee (PAC) is backing a bid for a psychedelic ...

    Legal Battle Resumes Over Bid to Shut Down Santa Cruz Syringe Program

    A court battle is raging to determine the future of a syringe service program ...