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.

    NYC Decision to Defund Homelessness Hub Fits Wider Pattern

    In New York City, a center for people experiencing homelessness may have to shut ...

    Pueblo, CO, Bans Syringe Programs. What Next for Harm Reduction There?

    Lawmakers in Pueblo, Colorado, have decided to end sterile syringe provision in the city. ...

    Overdose Deaths Fell Slightly in 2023, Per CDC, But Emergency Continues

    New provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that fewer ...

    Over 321,000 Children Lost Parents to Overdose in a Decade

    A new study from the National Institutes of Health quantifies the vast number of ...

    Psychedelic Advocates Help Push Back Colorado Social Media Policing Bill

    Colorado lawmakers have been working on a bill that psychedelic advocates warn would result ...

    Syringe Service Programs Are Spreading in Kentucky

    A new report indicates that syringe service programs (SSP) are spreading in Kentucky, and ...