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.

    How Can Implementation of Oregon’s Drug-Decrim Law Improve?

    In November 2020, Oregon voters made history by passing Measure 110, to decriminalize personal ...

    Colorado’s Legal-Psilocybin Plan “Wide Open” as Gov. Appoints Board

    Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) has appointed a committee that’s responsible for studying psychedelic ...

    Cannabis Reforms Face Uphill Struggle in “Very Conservative” Indiana

    Indiana state lawmakers have filed several bills that would reform the deep-red state’s harsh ...

    New York’s Bill to Decriminalize Low-Level Drug Possession

    A New York senator has launched a bid to decriminalize all low-level drug possession ...

    Oregon Bill Would Mandate State Collection of Psilocybin Users’ Data

    An Oregon lawmaker is pushing a bill that would require the state’s newly legal ...

    How “Daniel’s Law” Could Transform NY Mental-Health Crisis Response

    A bill reintroduced in the New York state legislature on January 20 would fundamentally ...

    Peru’s Coca Reform Chance Disappears Amid Political Crisis

    A deadly crackdown on political protests in Peru continues, as President Dina Boluarte tries ...

    The “Three Amigos” Summit Promises More Drug War

    On January 9 and 10, President Joe Biden made his first visit to Mexico ...

    San Francisco Encampment Sweeps Continue Despite Injunction

    A legal battle between homelessness advocates and the city of San Francisco has escalated, ...