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.

    Why It Matters If the FBI Is Inflating Marijuana Arrest Data

    Is the Federal Bureau of Investigation miscounting the true number of marijuana arrests nationwide? ...

    Oregon Board Rejects Plan to Boost Psilocybin Access, But Fight Goes On

    After a closed-doors discussion on May 25, the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board voted to ...

    Ipswich, MA, Considers Opening Its First Syringe Program

    The town of Ipswich, Massachusetts is considering establishing a syringe service program (SSP). The ...

    Will New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Repair Drug-War Harms?

    New York State legalized adult-use cannabis through the legislature in early 2021, and is ...

    Colorado’s Two Psychedelic Ballot Efforts Present Competing Visions

    Colorado activists representing two different and competing campaigns are now going all-out in the ...

    Ohio Bills Seek to Decriminalize Fentanyl Test Strips

    Ohio lawmakers are—slowly—considering legislation to decriminalize fentanyl test strips. On May 19, state Representative ...

    Illinois County Giving Naloxone to Gas Stations, Restaurants and More

    In the central region of Illinois, the Champaign-Urbana Health District (CUHD) is giving out ...

    NY Bill to Expand Safe Consumption Sites Advances, With Time Short

    A New York State Assembly committee has voted to advance legislation that would authorize ...