Timothy Geigner

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Writer at https://t.co/kxlhj7KpuY, author of Digilife, and Dir. of Service Delivery at Impact Networking

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Federal COVID-19 Resource Site Now Redirects To A White House Vendetta Blog & Conspiracy Site

1 day ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

While I’m sure all of us would like to completely forget about COVID-19, it is simply the case that the virus hasn’t forgotten about us. Gone are the days of the pandemic, of course, so this isn’t meant to fear monger. But the fact is that are still dying of this disease every single week, with even more hospitalizations for it as well. The point is that this is still a health issue that healthcare providers, and the public, can benefit from guidance on.
A New One: House Speaker Blames Video Games For Medicaid ‘Abuse’

2 days ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

I guess it’s good to know there are still surprises left for me in this universe. We have talked about the common absurdity in which video games are blamed for all manner of things. It’s the moral panic of our time. Video games are blamed for violence, for supposed addictions, for violence, for the eventual end to the human race due to men not dating enough, and also for violence. That list isn’t exhaustive, by the way.
HHS Is Fucking Up America’s Measles Elimination Status

5 days ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

As we unfortunately have to keep reiterating, the current measles outbreak in America is not going away. While we have suffered from outbreaks ranging from mild to slightly worse than that since the disease was officially declared eliminated in 2000 due to a concentrated vaccination effort, the current outbreak is putting that elimination status at risk. We are four months into the year and transmission cases have occurred, and are indeed trending upwards, in each of those months.
Report: Trump Reportedly To Do Away With IRS Direct File Program For No Discernible Reason

6 days ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

For three years now, a select group of states have had a pilot program through the IRS for its Direct File program. For years and years, companies like Intuit had gotten away with all kinds of shady tactics designed to lure people in with the promise of free tax prep filing using online software, only to have aggressive or deceptive methods for turning them into paying customers when they never should have been.
Aussie Designer Katie Perry Takes Her Trademark Case Against Katy Perry To High Court

1 week ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

Some people just don’t know how to take the “L” I suppose. We’ve been following a silly trademark case in Australia between pop singer Katy Perry and fashion designer Katie Perry for some time now. As in previous posts on this topic, I will revert to using first names in attempt to avoid any confusion. To bring you up to speed, Katy Perry held a music tour in 2014 in Australia and sold a bunch of clothing as merch during the tour.
As Columbia Folds, Harvard Shows What Institutional Courage Looks Like

1 week ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner |Mike Masnick

The first few months of the Trump administration have seen a quick divergence between those who are quick to bend the knee to unconstitutional, authoritarian, censorial demands from Donald Trump, and those with the spine to actually stand up and say “fuck that.”While it’s important to call out and shame those who cave, it’s equally crucial to highlight institutions willing to take a principled stand.
RFK Jr. Commits To Knowing The Cause Of Autism By September Of This Year

1 week ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

Warning bells should have been going off in your head long before RFK Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic for several decades, was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. We’re in the first few months of Trump’s second term, but already there are several health issues stemming from Kennedy’s efforts.
Lamar Jackson Takes His Fight Over ‘Eight’ Trademark To Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2 weeks ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

Last year, we discussed Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s opposition to a trademark application from retired Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman for the word and number “Eight.” While these sorts of oppositions don’t traditionally see us caping for them, this case was a bit different. Jackson’s registered trademarks were not merely for the term or number “eight”, but rather for much more unique trademarks that incorporate the number.
RFK Jr. Travels To Texas To Look Over What He Helped Create, Including A Tiny Casket

2 weeks ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

A second child has died from measles. And RFK Jr. attended the funeral. Kennedy said in a social media post that he was working to “control the outbreak” and went to Gaines County to comfort the families who have buried two young children. He was seen late Sunday afternoon outside of a Mennonite church where the funeral services were held, but he did not attend a nearby news conference held by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the outbreak.
WotC DMCAs ‘Stardew Valley’ BG3 Mod, Despite Larian’s Endorsement

2 weeks ago | techdirt.com | Timothy Geigner

There are obviously a wide range of philosophies companies have when it comes to both intellectual property and modding communities that tend to spring up around successful video games. Some are jealous protectors of all things IP, which is generally a giant mistake that limits the reach, the fun, and the engagement these companies should be having with their biggest fans. The other is one that is more lenient or even celebratory of the harmless use of these fan-works.