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About the Author
A Gonzo journalist hailing from New York City, Gonzo has contributed to pretty much every marijuana magazine and blog in the nation. He covers Medicinial, Growing and National News for Higher Ground. And since it’s not legal where he lives, he’ll remain anonymous. For now.

Marshawn Lynch Gets His Own BeastMode Strain


Seattle Seahawk Marshawn Lynch is known for his powerful, creative running style, so it only makes sense a local marijuana dispensary would name a strain after him. Beast Mode! We’re smoking Super Bowls of it here… Go Seahawks!

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/1/20/7861771/marshawn-lynch-marijuana-seattle-beast-mode-2

Holiday Gift Guide for the Cannabis Connoisseur


Live from the GreenPole, Higher Ground hit the Hot Pot Product Bazaar for the High Holidays! Check out the greatest gifts on Earth for cannabis connoisseurs! And if you’re lucky, Sativa Santa will pay you a visit this year! (Make sure to leave him milk and cookies…) Thanks to the wonderful sponsors and MJBA (Marijuana Business Association)!

MJBA

Tommy Chong Smoke Swipes

The Vape Co.

Farmer Tom

Leafly

Clear Choice Cannabis

JuJu Joints

PHX

CannaPet

Cannabis Basics

Seattle Hempfest

Snoop Dog GPen

I Love Cannabis & Coffee

Dope Magazine

TwiceBaked

420Media

High Maintenance: On Our Watch List


We’ve been huge fans of the webisode series, High Maintenance, about a weed delivery man in New York. We’re happy to announce they’ve made a deal with Vimeo for future episodes. While you’ll have to pay for the show, we’re happy to support artists – especially when they’re this wonderful. Here’s a freebie. Now go order the rest.

High Maintenance // Stevie from Janky Clown Productions on Vimeo.

Cannabis-Infused Coffee? Talk About Buzzed!

We got our hands on some THC-infused coffee called Legal, and the stuff has us buzzing around the Higher Ground offices like nobody’s business! Here’s our exclusive review.

(Odd) Oregon News: Top Addiction Expert Kicks off YES Ad Campaign

The “Yes for Legalization” Campaign in Oregon State got a boost from a seemingly unusual supporter: Richard Harris. As the former director of Addictions and Mental Health Services for the state of Oregon, Harris held the highest position for directing drug treatment and addiction programs in the entire state.
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MEDICAL LEGALIZATION NOW OK IN AK, FL, IN, IO, KY, MN, MI, NC, PN AND MORE!

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin have all recently gone to pot. And that’s just the beginning….

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COLORADO LEGALIZATION VIDEO (FOR DUMMIES)

We may have an issue with all those annoying BuzzFeed Quizzes (“What Spirit Animal Are You!?), but when they do something well, we here at Higher Ground give ‘em props. Here’s a nice and simple explanation of what’s going on in Colorado regarding the legalization of marijuana.

ACCORDING TO THE SEATTLE WEEKLY, LEGAL POTS IS DRIVING THE CARTELS OUTTA TOWN. OR IS IT?

“The lazy-ass staff at Higher Ground would like to thank Steve Elliot and the Seattle Weekly for their excellent coverage of the ongoing trials and tribulations regarding the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Steve Elliott edits Toke Signals, tokesignals.com, an irreverent, independent blog of cannabis news, views, and information.”

STEVE ELLIOTTS ARTICLE ON LEGAL POT AND THE CARTELS

THOUSANDS MARCH FOR LEGAL POT IN CHILE: ARE WE STARTING A REVOLUTION?

The fight to legalize weed is being conducted all over the world. Last week, 8,000 people took to Santiago’s streets to support legalization of the consumption and cultivation of marijuana, currently classed as a “class-A”hard drug in Chile. They were peaceful, boisterous, and had banners than would make soccer fans envious. Most upsetting to the great citizens of Chili? Their neighbor, Uruguay, has already given pot the green light and is having a really good time….

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