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Michael A. Stusser

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I was recently asked to participate on a panel that was part

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

Anytime I go to a dive bar or pool hall or rock-’n’-roll

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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 pool hall or rock-’n’-roll show, in the back of my…

The most recent Pew Research Center poll shows that a majority of

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The most recent Pew Research Center poll shows that a majority of

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

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When the team behind Initiative 502 wrote their marijuana law, they left

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

“They’re talking about opening a weed stand, or whatever, right next to

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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 whatever, right next to my kids’ school,” the woman began,…

As I write this on April 20, 2020, I’m impressed by how

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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, I’m impressed by how far the legalization movement has come…

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There’s no doubt that marijuana is good for all kinds of things:

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

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Remember the right-wing homophobes who claimed that if we allowed gays to

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

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Last week, three U.S. senators introduced a bill that attempts to amend

Last week, three U.S. senators introduced a bill that attempts to amend many of the outdated medical-marijuana conundrums…

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Every single day there’s breaking news in the marijuana movement. Alaska officially

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

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I’ll be honest. My expectations about a press conference with Tommy Chong,

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

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It should be noted that I’m not exactly a shill for the

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

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Something about following a black pick-up truck in the dead of winter

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

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

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

It all started here.

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Something about following a black pick-up truck in the dead of winter

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

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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 50 this year, OK. I get that. Sandra Bullock just…

The many seasons of Stusser’s first 50.

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“Fifty! That’s fucking old.”That’s me, screaming, as I kick at a teddy

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

“In my country, we go to prison first, then we become President.”

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“In my country, we go to prison first, then we become President.”

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

Dogs are barking wildly at the doggy day care next door as

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Dogs are barking wildly at the doggy day care next door as

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

Sleeping With Siri

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Sleeping With Siri

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