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.

    Eureka, California, Drives Out Its Syringe Service Program

    A political battle in Northern California has ended in the partial closure of a ...

    Most of South Dakota’s Drug Arrests Are for Marijuana. Legalization Beckons.

    Marijuana prohibition in South Dakota falls heavily on Black and Native American residents. They ...

    ACLU Sues Minneapolis for Raiding Encampments of Unhoused People

    The city of Minneapolis is accused of violating the constitutional rights of people who ...

    San Francisco’s Cannabis Equity Program Hits Milestone But Still Falling Short

    On October 9, San Francisco’s first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary opened in the Union Square ...