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.

    More Cannabis Workers Are Unionizing as Legalization Rolls Forward

    Cannabis industry workers are winning key battles to unionize and make labor provisions a ...

    California’s Mushroom Decrim Campaign Cleared to Begin Voter Signature Drive

    The effort to decriminalize and legalize psilocybin mushrooms throughout California has received official approval ...

    Does the CDC Drastically Undercount US Overdose Deaths?

    A study published January 7 suggests that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

    “An Abstinence-Based State”—Utah Harm Reduction Faces Unique Challenges

    Deaths involving opioids, methamphetamine and other drugs have reached record highs in Utah. The ...

    Addiction Treatment Facilities Fall Badly Short, Shows Federal Study

    It’s well established that America’s addiction treatment industry fails to fully meet the needs ...

    TripApp Is the Latest Mobile Innovation to Make Drug Use Safer

    Imagine going on a night out with friends, planning to share some “ecstasy” pills ...

    Tennessee Harm Reduction Workers Combat Stigma to Save Lives

    Overdose deaths in Shelby County, Tennessee have increased 62 percent this year compared to ...