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.

    Illinois Social Equity Program Near “Collapse,” Say Cannabis Advocates

    A group of cannabis advocates led by Chicago NORML demonstrated outside the offices of ...

    San Francisco Decriminalizes Plant-Based Psychedelics

    On September 6, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to decriminalize a ...

    Diverse Coalition Unites Against Atlanta’s Plan to Build “Cop City”

    A diverse coalition of defund-the-police, environmental and Indigenous activists has mobilized in Georgia to ...

    California Bill Would Protect Workers’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use

    Although California has fully legalized cannabis, workers can still be tested for THC while ...

    Can Ayahuasca Help to Heal Refugees’ Trauma?

    A new study will seek to discover if ayahuasca is effective at helping a ...

    The Fight to End Firing of Federal Workers for Cannabis Use

    The largest union representing federal government employees is flexing its muscles to stop employers ...