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.

    What’s Holding Back New York’s Efforts to End AIDS?

    On December 1, World AIDS Day, a coalition of HIV/AIDS advocates is rallying in ...

    Tensions Mount in Fight to Open Ontario Safe Consumption Site

    Harm reduction advocates are fighting to open the second safe consumption site (SCS) in ...

    New Zealand Permanently Legalizes Drug Checking, a Global First

    New Zealand permanently legalized drug checking on November 23, by passing a bill to ...

    Infrastructure Bill Targets Drug-Impaired Driving by Funding Cops and Courts

    The $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending bill, passed by the House of Representatives on November ...

    Veterans Data Show Surge in Stimulant-Involved Deaths

    United States military veterans are increasingly vulnerable to stimulant-involved deaths, according to new research. ...

    Will the Only Syringe Program in West Virginia’s Capital Survive?

    On November 4, the only syringe service program (SSP) in West Virginia’s capital city ...

    Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Has Raised Over $300 Million for Treatment and Services

    In the year since Oregon decriminalized possession of all state-banned drugs, hundreds of millions ...

    Wins for Multiple Cannabis, Psychedelics Decrim. Measures on November Ballots

    The November 2 elections brought troubling signs for Democrats hoping to retain control of ...