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.

    Comic Designed to Boost Health Care for Veterans Who Use Drugs

    A group of researchers have developed a comic designed to encourage veterans and health ...

    US Ramps Up Financial Crackdown on Mexican Drug Trafficking Orgs

    United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Mexico from December 5-7, seeking support for ...

    Global Drug War Is Failing by Its Own Standards, Shows Damning Report

    A new report reveals damning metrics on the global drug war. Despite widespread prohibition, ...

    St. Louis Jail Now Tracking Overdoses, Still Blocking Oversight Board

    A St. Louis city jail is reportedly now tracking overdoses among incarcerated people, after ...

    Why Oregon Psilocybin Services Draw Many Clients From Out of State

    Oregon will soon be hitting the six-month mark since its first-in-the-nation psilocybin centers first ...

    What Will Javier Milei Mean for People Who Use Drugs in Argentina?

    Argentina has just experienced a political earthquake. On November 19, Javier Milei, a rightwing ...

    South Africa Poised to Break From Apartheid-Era Cannabis Prohibition

    South Africa has taken a big step toward decriminalization, or limited legalization, of cannabis. ...

    Wisconsin Lawmakers Want to Fund Pilot Psilocybin Program for Veterans

    Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow veterans to access psychedelic treatment. ...