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.

    Social Equity Applicant to Grow Weed in Connecticut? That’ll Be $3 Million.

    As Connecticut prepares to launch its legal adult-use cannabis market later this year, the ...

    Outrage at Biden Administration Caving to “Crack Pipes” Pressure

    “Biden crime policy: Crack pipes for all. What could go wrong?” asked Texas Senator ...

    The Mexican Government’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers Over Drug-War Deaths

    On January 31, officials representing 13 US states and dozens of counties, advocates and ...

    Prison for Selling Michael K. Williams Drugs Is Not Justice

    Federal prosecutors in New York charged four men on February 2 in connection with ...

    DEA Wants to Add Five Drugs to the Highly Criminalized Schedule I List

    It’s dispiriting that in 2022, with decriminalization efforts taking off nationwide, adding more drugs ...

    One Year on, Oregon Drug Decriminalization Is Boosting Harm Reduction and Housing

    February 1 marks the one-year anniversary since Measure 110 took effect in Oregon, decriminalizing ...

    Top NJ Lawmaker’s Spurious Reasons to Keep Cannabis Home Grow Illegal

    In New Jersey, where adult-use cannabis is legal, home grow remains criminalized, with penalties ...

    Can CBD Help Reduce Cravings for People With Opioid Use Disorder?

    The FDA has approved a Phase 2 clinical trial for a cannabidiol (CDB) pill ...