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.

    Judge Dismisses Federal Consent Decree for Minneapolis Police

    A judge has thrown out the federal consent decree for the Minneapolis Police Department, ...

    Ohio Republicans Plan to “Gut” Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization

    Republican lawmakers in Ohio are seeking to undo major aspects of a voter-approved marijuana-legalization ...

    Connecticut Psilocybin Decrim Bill Advances to Senate

    The Connecticut House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would decriminalize possession of ...

    Amid Encampment Sweeps, Oregon City May Ban Public Syringe Exchange

    The Roseburg, Oregon, City Council is weighing an ordinance that would prohibit harm reduction ...

    Overdose Deaths Fell in 2024: What’s Driving This, and Will It Last?

    The latest national overdose figures from the CDC, released May 14, show that deaths ...

    California Gov. Newsom Plans New Crackdown on Encampments

    A new plan is underway for California to crack down harder on encampments of ...

    First Cannabis Legalization Bill to Pass PA House Rejected in Senate

    A cannabis legalization bill passed the Pennsylvania House—a historic first after years of statewide ...

    St. Louis Agrees Compensation for People Jailed at Notorious “Workhouse”

    For many years, the “Workhouse” jail in St. Louis, Missouri, subjected people to horrific ...

    Trump’s Attack on AmeriCorps Threatens OD Prevention, Among Much Else

    The Trump administration has decided to destroy the AmeriCorps program, which puts millions of ...