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.

    The Senate Marijuana Legalization Bill: Positive Provisions, Tough Odds

    On July 21, Senate Democrats formally introduced a bill to federally legalize cannabis. Building ...

    The Devastating Rise in Overdose Deaths of Black and Indigenous People

    Overdose deaths among Black and Indigenous people in the United States surged in 2020, ...

    New Jersey’s Cannabis Workers Are Rapidly Unionizing

    Just months after New Jersey officially launched legal cannabis sales, labor unions are making ...

    Texas Overdose Tracking Project Aims to Improve Data to Save Lives

    On September 1, researchers are launching a statewide overdose tracking project in Texas. It’s ...

    Oklahoma Voters Could Legalize Marijuana This Year

    In Oklahoma, two competing efforts to legalize cannabis for adult use are expected to ...

    Protests Urge NY Gov. to Roll Out Safe Consumption by Executive Action

    On June 29, simultaneous protests in Manhattan and Albany urged New York Governor Kathy ...

    Oregon County Considers Banning Legalized Psilocybin Therapy

    Linn County, a mostly rural area of Oregon, is considering banning psilocybin services. In ...