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.

    As Buttigieg Visits a Dispensary, How Far Will 2020 Dems Go for Cannabis Justice?

    On October 23, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, ...

    What Drug Policies Did the “Bernie’s Back” Rally Crowd Want?

    Senator Bernie Sanders took the stage at a rally of about 25,000 supporters in ...

    2020 Democrats’ Misguided Call to Jail Pharma Execs for Opioids

    Several candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination spoke about opioids Tuesday during the ...

    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 ...