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Articles by Michael A. Stusser
Illustration by Brianna Cashin
I was recently asked to participate on a...
By Michael A. Stusser • December 18, 2015 2:54 pm

I was recently asked to participate on a panel that was part of a charity auction for a local nonprofit….

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Anytime I go to a dive bar or pool hall or rock-’n’-roll
Anytime I go to a dive bar or...
By Michael A. Stusser • May 15, 2015 9:29 am

Anytime I go to a dive bar or pool hall or rock-’n’-roll show, in the back of my mind it…

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The most recent Pew Research Center poll shows that a majority of
The most recent Pew Research Center poll shows...
By Michael A. Stusser • May 4, 2015 2:06 pm

The most recent Pew Research Center poll shows that a majority of Americans nationwide, 53 percent, now support the legalization…

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Illustration by Brianna Cashin
When the team behind Initiative 502 wrote their...
By Michael A. Stusser • April 24, 2015 8:11 am

When the team behind Initiative 502 wrote their marijuana law, they left the already well-established medical dispensaries and collective gardens…

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“They’re talking about opening a weed stand, or whatever, right next to
“They’re talking about opening a weed stand, or...
By Michael A. Stusser • April 17, 2015 10:48 am

“They’re talking about opening a weed stand, or whatever, right next to my kids’ school,” the woman began, reaching for…

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As I write this on April 20, 2020, I’m impressed by how
As I write this on April 20, 2020,...
By Michael A. Stusser • April 9, 2015 8:34 pm

As I write this on April 20, 2020, I’m impressed by how far the legalization movement has come since Washington…

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Illustration by Brianna Cashin
There’s no doubt that marijuana is good for...
By Michael A. Stusser • April 6, 2015 12:00 pm

There’s no doubt that marijuana is good for all kinds of things: stimulating the appetite, creative brainstorming, giggle-fests . . . but exercise? Yes,…

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Illustration by Brianna Cashin
Remember the right-wing homophobes who claimed that if...
By Michael A. Stusser • March 26, 2015 8:47 am

Remember the right-wing homophobes who claimed that if we allowed gays to get married, pretty soon people would begin marrying…

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Illustration by Brianna Cashin.
Last week, three U.S. senators introduced a bill...
By Michael A. Stusser • March 13, 2015 2:46 pm

Last week, three U.S. senators introduced a bill that attempts to amend many of the outdated medical-marijuana conundrums at the…

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Illustration by Brianna Cashin
Every single day there’s breaking news in the...
By Michael A. Stusser • March 6, 2015 10:38 am

Every single day there’s breaking news in the marijuana movement. Alaska officially legalized weed on February 24, making it the…

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Illustration by Brianna Cashin.
I’ll be honest. My expectations about a press...
By Michael A. Stusser • February 26, 2015 9:35 am

I’ll be honest. My expectations about a press conference with Tommy Chong, of the famous stoner duo Cheech & Chong,…

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Brianna Cashin
It should be noted that I’m not exactly...
By Michael A. Stusser • February 20, 2015 11:52 am

It should be noted that I’m not exactly a shill for the marijuana industry. (Though product samples can be dropped…

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Illustration by Eric Larsen
Something about following a black pick-up truck in...
By Michael A. Stusser • February 3, 2015 8:05 pm

Something about following a black pick-up truck in the dead of winter to a giant marijuana field in the middle…

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Click here to read “Fear and Loathing in Legal Territory” by Michael
Click here to read “Fear and Loathing in...
By Michael A. Stusser • February 3, 2015 6:20 pm

Click here to read “Fear and Loathing in Legal Territory” by Michael A. Stusser.

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It all started here.
Something about following a black pick-up truck in...
By Michael A. Stusser • January 30, 2015 2:31 pm

Something about following a black pick-up truck in the dead of winter to a giant marijuana field in the middle…

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Look, I’m not the only person who turned 50 this year, OK.
Look, I’m not the only person who turned...
By Michael A. Stusser • July 28, 2014 8:46 am

Look, I’m not the only person who turned 50 this year, OK. I get that. Sandra Bullock just hit the…

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The many seasons of Stusser’s first 50.
“Fifty! That’s fucking old.”That’s me, screaming, as I...
By Michael A. Stusser • July 17, 2014 12:09 pm

“Fifty! That’s fucking old.” That’s me, screaming, as I kick at a teddy bear on the floor of my therapist’s…

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“In my country, we go to prison first, then we become President.”
“In my country, we go to prison first,...
By Michael A. Stusser • June 26, 2013 12:33 pm

“In my country, we go to prison first, then we become President.” –Nelson Mandela I would like to be able…

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Dogs are barking wildly at the doggy day care next door as
Dogs are barking wildly at the doggy day...
By Michael A. Stusser • June 12, 2013 1:18 pm

Dogs are barking wildly at the doggy day care next door as I peer into the CrossFit West Seattle gym….

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Sleeping With Siri
Sleeping With Siri
By Michael A. Stusser • November 13, 2012 12:00 am

What would life be like without technology, especially after a week spent gorging on it?

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Get in Good with the Dalai Lama
Get in Good with the Dalai Lama
By Michael A. Stusser • November 27, 2007 12:00 am

A Symphonic Healing Ceremony

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Organicize Me
Organicize Me
By Michael A. Stusser • February 21, 2007 12:00 am

Our intrepid reporter spends a month ingesting only organic foods so you don’t have to.

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Still smokin'.
Free Willie!
By Michael A. Stusser • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

What they didn’t find on the Red Headed Stranger’s tour bus.

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