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.

    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 ...

    Will Baltimore Cut Police Budget by $100 Million? Probably Not.

    The City Council of Baltimore, Maryland must pass its budget by June 25. And ...

    Oregon to Regulate Synthetic Cannabis Products, Setting National Precedent

    Beginning on July 1, 2022, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) will ban ...

    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 ...