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.

    No Evidence Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Causes Cognitive Impairment, Finds Major Review

    There is no significant evidence showing that cannabis use during pregnancy leads to cognitive ...

    Cannabis Industry Demands That the DEA Keep Out of Marijuana Research

    A national cannabis trade group is publicly calling for the federal Drug Enforcement Administration ...

    Joe Biden’s Unwelcome Plan to Expand Coerced Treatment and Drug Courts

    Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden released his “Plan for Black America” on May ...

    “A Load Off Your Chest”—Criminal Record Expungement During the Pandemic

    While the coronavirus continues to disrupt American life, activists around the country are not ...

    How Bars and Nightclubs Can Help Prevent Fentanyl-Involved Deaths

    The adulteration of many drug supplies with the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl poses a ...

    Until Next Time: California’s Mushroom Decriminalization Effort Ends

    California’s effort to decriminalize or legalize psilocybin mushrooms statewide by popular vote has ended—for ...