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.

    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 ...

    Philippines Pres. Blocks International Probe of Duterte’s Drug War Crimes

    Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has shut the International Criminal Court (ICC) out of ...

    US and Mexico Plan Joint Crackdown on Fentanyl, Illicit Gun Supplies

    The United States and Mexico will soon announce an agreement to further target both ...

    How DMT Generates “Novel Worlds” of Experience

    A new study may give us the most detailed understanding yet of how psychedelic ...

    Why Wisconsinites Spend Millions on Cannabis in Other States

    Wisconsin residents are spending millions of dollars buying legal cannabis out of state, while ...

    SAMHSA Eyes Budget Boost—and Cutting “Abuse” From Its Name

    President Biden has released his budget request for fiscal year 2024, including funding increases ...

    Florida’s Complicated Prospects of Cannabis Legalization

    A new poll shows that a large majority of people in Florida want cannabis ...

    Oregon Advances Bill to Boost Naloxone Access and Affordability

    Oregon has advanced a bill that would make naloxone more accessible to individuals and ...