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.

    Bill Seeks to Ring-Fence States’ Spending of Opioid Settlement Cash

    State governments shouldn’t be stashing opioid settlement money in their general funds, say the ...

    Sri Lanka’s Devastating Drug-War Crackdown on Poor Communities

    Sri Lanka is several weeks into a devastating crackdown on the nation’s poor communities, ...

    Supreme Court Case Will Profoundly Impact Homelessness in 2024

    Future experiences of homelessness in the United States will depend significantly on a Supreme ...

    What’s the Best Way Forward for Psilocybin in Connecticut?

    A group of Connecticut lawmakers has heard testimony from advocates and other experts on ...

    New Jersey Set to Create Non-Police Mental Health Crisis Response Teams

    A New Jersey bill would create non-police emergency response teams in cities, enabling social ...

    US Prospects for Cannabis Legalization in 2024

    Among countless political situations to watch in 2024, Florida will draw outsize attention. Home ...

    Swiss Capital Exploring Legal Cocaine Sales

    Lawmakers in Swizterland’s capital city of Bern want to legalize cocaine for adults to ...

    Georgia’s Doomed Bid to Have Pharmacies Sell Medical Cannabis

    Pharmacies in the state of Georgia were preparing to sell medical cannabis, in compliance ...