Dr. David Boulware, MD MPH
@drboulware.bsky.social
Professor of Medicine at U of MN; Practicing infectious disease doc; budding mycologist; interested in cryptococcal & TB meningitis. Ran some RCTs during COVID, but more excited to return to focus on RCTs on HIV-related meningitis & advanced HIV disease
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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The Minneapolis shootings are not only an argument about use of force. They are a test of whether public institutions will treat facts and truth as a public good – something owed to the community precisely when tensions are highest.
January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
The Minneapolis shootings are not only an argument about use of force. They are a test of whether public institutions will treat facts and truth as a public good – something owed to the community precisely when tensions are highest.
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Open letter to our Senators:
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
January 31, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Open letter to our Senators:
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
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“Minnesota's nickname is the North Star State due to its motto "L'Etoile du Nord," which was adopted in 1861.
Minnesota is the North Star State. ✨
Consider this fact whenever you're feeling despair at what's happening in our country right now. Follow our North Star.”
- Mari Talkin
Minnesota is the North Star State. ✨
Consider this fact whenever you're feeling despair at what's happening in our country right now. Follow our North Star.”
- Mari Talkin
February 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
“Minnesota's nickname is the North Star State due to its motto "L'Etoile du Nord," which was adopted in 1861.
Minnesota is the North Star State. ✨
Consider this fact whenever you're feeling despair at what's happening in our country right now. Follow our North Star.”
- Mari Talkin
Minnesota is the North Star State. ✨
Consider this fact whenever you're feeling despair at what's happening in our country right now. Follow our North Star.”
- Mari Talkin
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If they are truly "only after dangerous criminals" ICE should not be able to lay a hand on ANYONE unless they have a warrant for that person. Random abductions of US citizens should be punishable. ICE should be held accountable for bodily injury, damage to property and loss of life.
ICE OUT NOW!
ICE OUT NOW!
January 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
If they are truly "only after dangerous criminals" ICE should not be able to lay a hand on ANYONE unless they have a warrant for that person. Random abductions of US citizens should be punishable. ICE should be held accountable for bodily injury, damage to property and loss of life.
ICE OUT NOW!
ICE OUT NOW!
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The guy on the right is New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, photographed at the Kennedy Center premiere of “Melania.” #GoSeahawks!
January 31, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The guy on the right is New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, photographed at the Kennedy Center premiere of “Melania.” #GoSeahawks!
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Masked ICE agents in an unmarked car sideswipe her vehicle.
They drag her out at gunpoint, throw her to the ground, and detain her for hours. No charges. No explanation.
“I was in shock and terrified,” said Dayanne Figueroa — a U.S. citizen and paralegal on her way to work. No one should be 1/
They drag her out at gunpoint, throw her to the ground, and detain her for hours. No charges. No explanation.
“I was in shock and terrified,” said Dayanne Figueroa — a U.S. citizen and paralegal on her way to work. No one should be 1/
January 31, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Masked ICE agents in an unmarked car sideswipe her vehicle.
They drag her out at gunpoint, throw her to the ground, and detain her for hours. No charges. No explanation.
“I was in shock and terrified,” said Dayanne Figueroa — a U.S. citizen and paralegal on her way to work. No one should be 1/
They drag her out at gunpoint, throw her to the ground, and detain her for hours. No charges. No explanation.
“I was in shock and terrified,” said Dayanne Figueroa — a U.S. citizen and paralegal on her way to work. No one should be 1/
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
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I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
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Protest ICE and they scan your face.
Three days later, your Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are gone.
No charges. No explanation.
Just surveillance → retaliation.
Facial recognition. Watchlists. Revoked privileges.
This isn't security It's Big Brother policing dissent in real time.
Three days later, your Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are gone.
No charges. No explanation.
Just surveillance → retaliation.
Facial recognition. Watchlists. Revoked privileges.
This isn't security It's Big Brother policing dissent in real time.
ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face
Global Entry and Precheck revoked three days after incident, court filing says.
arstechnica.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Protest ICE and they scan your face.
Three days later, your Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are gone.
No charges. No explanation.
Just surveillance → retaliation.
Facial recognition. Watchlists. Revoked privileges.
This isn't security It's Big Brother policing dissent in real time.
Three days later, your Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are gone.
No charges. No explanation.
Just surveillance → retaliation.
Facial recognition. Watchlists. Revoked privileges.
This isn't security It's Big Brother policing dissent in real time.
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Movie review from Guardian on Melania.
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Movie review from Guardian on Melania.
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Actions speak louder than words.
Tom Homan says he wants to do things differently, but we have yet to see meaningful change.
The only way to ensure the safety of the people of Minnesota is for the federal government to draw down their forces and end this campaign of brutality.
Tom Homan says he wants to do things differently, but we have yet to see meaningful change.
The only way to ensure the safety of the people of Minnesota is for the federal government to draw down their forces and end this campaign of brutality.
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Actions speak louder than words.
Tom Homan says he wants to do things differently, but we have yet to see meaningful change.
The only way to ensure the safety of the people of Minnesota is for the federal government to draw down their forces and end this campaign of brutality.
Tom Homan says he wants to do things differently, but we have yet to see meaningful change.
The only way to ensure the safety of the people of Minnesota is for the federal government to draw down their forces and end this campaign of brutality.
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They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 AM
They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
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ICE just expanded the power to arrest people without warrants.
“Likely to escape” now means might walk away.
As one former official said: “This memo bends over backwards to give agents nothing but green lights.” Why is the government giving these thugs a blank check for mass arrests? @Congress — 1/
“Likely to escape” now means might walk away.
As one former official said: “This memo bends over backwards to give agents nothing but green lights.” Why is the government giving these thugs a blank check for mass arrests? @Congress — 1/
ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:30 AM
ICE just expanded the power to arrest people without warrants.
“Likely to escape” now means might walk away.
As one former official said: “This memo bends over backwards to give agents nothing but green lights.” Why is the government giving these thugs a blank check for mass arrests? @Congress — 1/
“Likely to escape” now means might walk away.
As one former official said: “This memo bends over backwards to give agents nothing but green lights.” Why is the government giving these thugs a blank check for mass arrests? @Congress — 1/
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Democrats' demand that Stephen Miller is fired as a condition of voting for ICE funding is one of the smartest moves they've made under Trump.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Democrats' demand that Stephen Miller is fired as a condition of voting for ICE funding is one of the smartest moves they've made under Trump.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
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NEW: ICE just issued a quiet reset after deadly fallout in Minneapolis. Internal orders tell agents “DO NOT COMMUNICATE OR ENGAGE WITH AGITATORS” and to target only immigrants with criminal charges or convictions. After two U.S. citizens were killed, 1/2
#BlueSky #NewsSky #ICE #PoliSky
#BlueSky #NewsSky #ICE #PoliSky
New Memo Reportedly Tells ICE Officers To Not Engage With ‘Agitators’
The purported internal memo suggests ICE will be altering its tactics and focusing on migrants with criminal records.
www.forbes.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Writing my GOP congressman for the umpteenth time and hitting the Pretti murder/2d Amendment high points in case he doesn't get that there are a whole bunch of gun lovers in his district and the regime is talking like Commies. That hits them where it hurts. @lahills.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Writing my GOP congressman for the umpteenth time and hitting the Pretti murder/2d Amendment high points in case he doesn't get that there are a whole bunch of gun lovers in his district and the regime is talking like Commies. That hits them where it hurts. @lahills.bsky.social
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"Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not."
Teared up several times reading this piece. Just so damn proud of Minnesotans looking out for their communities ❤️
Outstanding Atlantic article by @adamserwer.bsky.social about the organization of the resistance in Minnesota. Neighbors loving their neighbors and helping those in need. Be like the Mighty Minnesotans! #Minnesota
Gift Link. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Gift Link. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 AM
"Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not."
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rolls out his demand for supporting a DHS appropriations bill: fire Stephen Miller
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rolls out his demand for supporting a DHS appropriations bill: fire Stephen Miller
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Idiocracy.
www.gravityisgone.com/what-is-a-go...
www.gravityisgone.com/what-is-a-go...
What Is a Government Without Experts?
I think often of a line I came across years ago, when researching presidential science advisors: "Richard Nixon did not want science advising and took steps to be sure he would not get it." This is th...
www.gravityisgone.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Idiocracy.
www.gravityisgone.com/what-is-a-go...
www.gravityisgone.com/what-is-a-go...
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Banger of an op-ed page in the Star Tribune today – all three pieces. If only the page could always be like this, we could feel like a democracy. Here's a gift link to Bedassa Tadesse: "Democracies do not need strongmen. They need strong institutions and citizens willing to defend them."
Opinion | The line between authority and trust
The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti are not isolated tragedies, Bedassa Tadesse writes. They are a civic alarm.
www.startribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Banger of an op-ed page in the Star Tribune today – all three pieces. If only the page could always be like this, we could feel like a democracy. Here's a gift link to Bedassa Tadesse: "Democracies do not need strongmen. They need strong institutions and citizens willing to defend them."
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Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne said agents went to a nearby coffee shop, a haven for ICE observers. According to Payne, they threatened those inside, saying “We’re going to be back and arrest you all.”
January 28, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne said agents went to a nearby coffee shop, a haven for ICE observers. According to Payne, they threatened those inside, saying “We’re going to be back and arrest you all.”