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.

    US-Mexico Talks: More Fentanyl Crackdowns, Deportations Loom

    Top Biden administration officials have met with the Mexican president to discuss fentanyl, migration ...

    Scotland to Open UK’s First Sanctioned Safe Consumption Site

    Glasgow, Scotland, will soon host the first sanctioned safe consumption site in the United ...

    Wisconsin’s New Cannabis Legalization Bill Faces Tough Odds

    Two Wisconsin lawmakers are introducing a bill to legalize cannabis for adult use, in ...

    Mayor Adams Oversees Huge Increase in NYPD Drug Arrests

    New York City cops are arresting far more people for drugs under Mayor Eric ...

    Pennsylvania Lawmakers Plan Latest Version of Psilocybin Reform Bid

    Pennsylvania state lawmakers are pushing for legislation that supports research of psilocybin mushrooms for ...

    Another Record Coca Crop in Colombia, But Context Has Changed

    Colombia set a new record for coca production in 2022. This isn’t surprising, when ...

    Psilocybin Helps With Major Depressive Disorder, Research Finds

    When a group of adults with depression were given psilocybin, they saw much bigger ...