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.

    How Psychedelic Exceptionalism Harms Drug Users

    Do you feel that some drugs are inherently worse for the user than others?” ...

    Pressure Mounts on NY Gov. Cuomo to Authorize Safe Consumption Sites

    New York safe consumption site (SCS) advocates have been fueled by last week’s landmark ...

    San Diego Proposals Illustrate Tricky Issues Around Cannabis Advertising

    San Diego City Council is currently considering far-reaching restrictions on cannabis billboard ads. A ...

    Gun Control Needed But No Panacea, Say Chicago Experts After Dem Forum

    On October 2, a marathon Democratic gun violence forum, featuring nine of the presidential ...

    Next Week Is the Perfect Time to Get Your Cannabis Conviction Expunged

    The second-ever National Expungement Week (NEW) will be held September 21-28. It involves a ...

    Inside the Toxic Sex Education Battle in Tucson, Arizona

    On September 10, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) Governing Board decided to delay ...