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.

    Michigan’s New Marijuana-Conviction Expungement Law: Pros and Cons

    On October 12, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed into law a series of ...

    How Will You Talk to Your Kids About Drug Safety?

    If you are a parent, or hope to be someday, you’ve likely considered how ...

    Colorado Governor Pardons Thousands of People With Marijuana Convictions

    Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) took executive action on October 1 to pardon nearly ...

    Ann Arbor, Michigan Decriminalizes Psychedelics—But Cuts Key Defunding Provision

    On September 21, the City Council of Ann Arbor, Michigan voted unanimously to decriminalize ...

    Drug Policy Reform in Missouri: City-Level Progress, Strong Headwinds

    A Missouri mayor recently announced a plan to pardon people with marijuana and psilocybin ...

    Major Report Sheds Light on Europe’s Changing Drug-Use Patterns

    A major new report identifies changing patterns of drug use across Europe. Young British ...

    Why Historic House Marijuana Legalization Vote Has Been Pushed Back

    An historic House of Representatives vote on a federal marijuana legalization bill, orginally slated ...

    A Record Means Discrimination—But National Expungement Week Is Here

    For Mauro Melgar, record expungement is not just an abstract policy, it’s something that ...