Gianna Toboni
@giannatoboni.bsky.social
Emmy-winning journalist (VICE, HBO, Showtime, Hulu), Author, The Volunteer (Atria, 2025), Journalist, Noosphere || noosphere.app/author/gianna/?from=gianna
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“A stunning account written by an exemplary journalist that will leave you at a loss for words. Easily one of the best books of 2025, and a necessary read for any and all who believe in criminal justice reform.“
Read the rest of my review for “The Volunteer” by @giannatoboni.bsky.social here:
Read the rest of my review for “The Volunteer” by @giannatoboni.bsky.social here:
Alex's review of The Volunteer
5/5: A stunning account written by an exemplary journalist that will leave you at a loss for words. Easily one of the best books of 2025, and a necessary read for any and all who believe in criminal j...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“A stunning account written by an exemplary journalist that will leave you at a loss for words. Easily one of the best books of 2025, and a necessary read for any and all who believe in criminal justice reform.“
Read the rest of my review for “The Volunteer” by @giannatoboni.bsky.social here:
Read the rest of my review for “The Volunteer” by @giannatoboni.bsky.social here:
With the news cycle getting blown up every day, it’s easy to miss some of the big U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
Here’s a quick recap of a recent ruling, with excerpts from the majority and dissenting opinions.
www.noosphere.app/scotus-rules... @noosphere.app
Here’s a quick recap of a recent ruling, with excerpts from the majority and dissenting opinions.
www.noosphere.app/scotus-rules... @noosphere.app
July 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
With the news cycle getting blown up every day, it’s easy to miss some of the big U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
Here’s a quick recap of a recent ruling, with excerpts from the majority and dissenting opinions.
www.noosphere.app/scotus-rules... @noosphere.app
Here’s a quick recap of a recent ruling, with excerpts from the majority and dissenting opinions.
www.noosphere.app/scotus-rules... @noosphere.app
The latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case. Here’s an excerpt from my @noosphere.app story.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case. Here’s an excerpt from my @noosphere.app story.
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www.noosphere.app/the-wife-of-...
I’ve been thinking about my time with a Guantánamo Bay detainee who was a Uyghur (from
China) but released to Albania.
He drove a cool green moto. Here’s what he taught me about Trump‘s new deportation powers, which allow him to deport people to other countries.
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China) but released to Albania.
He drove a cool green moto. Here’s what he taught me about Trump‘s new deportation powers, which allow him to deport people to other countries.
www.noosphere.app/what-my-time...
What my time with Gitmo detainees overseas can tell us about Trump's new deportation powers
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June 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I’ve been thinking about my time with a Guantánamo Bay detainee who was a Uyghur (from
China) but released to Albania.
He drove a cool green moto. Here’s what he taught me about Trump‘s new deportation powers, which allow him to deport people to other countries.
www.noosphere.app/what-my-time...
China) but released to Albania.
He drove a cool green moto. Here’s what he taught me about Trump‘s new deportation powers, which allow him to deport people to other countries.
www.noosphere.app/what-my-time...
I’ve been reporting on trans youth and gender-affirming for about 10 years. Big SCOTUS ruling today.
Here’s my video debrief (12 mins) on the case, the ruling, the medical science behind the care for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/u-s-supreme-...
Here’s my video debrief (12 mins) on the case, the ruling, the medical science behind the care for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/u-s-supreme-...
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on healthcare for trans kids — and what the science says
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June 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I’ve been reporting on trans youth and gender-affirming for about 10 years. Big SCOTUS ruling today.
Here’s my video debrief (12 mins) on the case, the ruling, the medical science behind the care for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/u-s-supreme-...
Here’s my video debrief (12 mins) on the case, the ruling, the medical science behind the care for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/u-s-supreme-...
When I tried to figure out where Americans stand on Trump’s immigration and deportation policies, headlines told two different stories. So I gathered the numbers in one place so you can see for yourself. Here’s my latest.
Where do American’s stand on Trump’s immigration policies? @giannatoboni.bsky.social breaks it down in her latest report on the Noosphere app. Tap the link here to download the app and follow Gianna for more. www.noosphere.app/what-do-amer...
June 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
When I tried to figure out where Americans stand on Trump’s immigration and deportation policies, headlines told two different stories. So I gathered the numbers in one place so you can see for yourself. Here’s my latest.
Reposted by Gianna Toboni
Where do American’s stand on Trump’s immigration policies? @giannatoboni.bsky.social breaks it down in her latest report on the Noosphere app. Tap the link here to download the app and follow Gianna for more. www.noosphere.app/what-do-amer...
June 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Where do American’s stand on Trump’s immigration policies? @giannatoboni.bsky.social breaks it down in her latest report on the Noosphere app. Tap the link here to download the app and follow Gianna for more. www.noosphere.app/what-do-amer...
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New from 404 Media: cops in California investigated what they called an "immigration protest" with AI-powered cameras, according to new data we obtained. Data also shows local cops around the country tapping into California cameras on behalf of ICE. This is illegal www.404media.co/california-c...
California Cops Investigate ‘Immigration Protest’ With AI-Camera System
New data obtained by 404 Media also shows California cops are illegally sharing Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data with other agencies out of state, who in turn are performing searches f...
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June 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New from 404 Media: cops in California investigated what they called an "immigration protest" with AI-powered cameras, according to new data we obtained. Data also shows local cops around the country tapping into California cameras on behalf of ICE. This is illegal www.404media.co/california-c...
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“Just Kids” is a powerful new doc about distances families of trans youth must travel for gender-affirming care, following 3 teens navigating this crisis. Thank you @giannatoboni.bsky.social, Jacqueline Toboni, Tribeca + Subject Matter for supporting our work! ❤️
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June 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
“Just Kids” is a powerful new doc about distances families of trans youth must travel for gender-affirming care, following 3 teens navigating this crisis. Thank you @giannatoboni.bsky.social, Jacqueline Toboni, Tribeca + Subject Matter for supporting our work! ❤️
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Here’s what both parties are saying about Senator Alex Padilla being forced to the ground by federal officers.
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June 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Here’s what both parties are saying about Senator Alex Padilla being forced to the ground by federal officers.
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Firsthand account of what has been happening at immigration hearings in the Bay Area.
My interview with a public defender for @noosphere.app
Full intv: www.noosphere.app/an-attorney-...
My interview with a public defender for @noosphere.app
Full intv: www.noosphere.app/an-attorney-...
June 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Firsthand account of what has been happening at immigration hearings in the Bay Area.
My interview with a public defender for @noosphere.app
Full intv: www.noosphere.app/an-attorney-...
My interview with a public defender for @noosphere.app
Full intv: www.noosphere.app/an-attorney-...
Some morning reflections on the Trump administration's move to strip Harvey Milk's name from a Navy vessel.
1/4: Some might argue Milk was more of a warrior than the very defense officials stripping his name from a Navy vessel.
1/4: Some might argue Milk was more of a warrior than the very defense officials stripping his name from a Navy vessel.
June 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Some morning reflections on the Trump administration's move to strip Harvey Milk's name from a Navy vessel.
1/4: Some might argue Milk was more of a warrior than the very defense officials stripping his name from a Navy vessel.
1/4: Some might argue Milk was more of a warrior than the very defense officials stripping his name from a Navy vessel.
Ever heard of the notorious Irish gang, Kinahan? One of their main guys was just arrested in Dubai. I wrote about it for @noosphere.app
Here’s the article (and a few of my favorite bits)
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Here’s the article (and a few of my favorite bits)
www.noosphere.app/one-of-irela...
May 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Ever heard of the notorious Irish gang, Kinahan? One of their main guys was just arrested in Dubai. I wrote about it for @noosphere.app
Here’s the article (and a few of my favorite bits)
www.noosphere.app/one-of-irela...
Here’s the article (and a few of my favorite bits)
www.noosphere.app/one-of-irela...
Sorry but… your Viagra and your Botox might be getting tariff’d. Which can’t be good for Trump bc if there’s one thing people on both sides of the aisle agree on, it’s that they like their Botox and they like their Viagra.
My latest for @noosphere.app
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My latest for @noosphere.app
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May 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Sorry but… your Viagra and your Botox might be getting tariff’d. Which can’t be good for Trump bc if there’s one thing people on both sides of the aisle agree on, it’s that they like their Botox and they like their Viagra.
My latest for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/your-botox-a...
My latest for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/your-botox-a...
Here’s what we know about whether the U.S. atty will pursue the death penalty for the man suspected of killing Israeli embassy staffers, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky.
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May 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Here’s what we know about whether the U.S. atty will pursue the death penalty for the man suspected of killing Israeli embassy staffers, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky.
www.noosphere.app/death-penalt...
@noosphere.app @janeferguson.bsky.social @sebwalker.bsky.social
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@noosphere.app @janeferguson.bsky.social @sebwalker.bsky.social
An interesting little tidbit I stumbled upon recently… my latest for @noosphere.app
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The power couple behind the defense of Luigi Mangione and Sean "Diddy" Combs
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May 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
An interesting little tidbit I stumbled upon recently… my latest for @noosphere.app
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Drug overdose deaths declined by 27% between 2023 and 2024 and the progress isn’t slowing down. Here’s a bit about my experience reporting on this crisis — and why fewer people are dying. @noosphere.app
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My experience reporting on America's drug overdose crisis
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May 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Drug overdose deaths declined by 27% between 2023 and 2024 and the progress isn’t slowing down. Here’s a bit about my experience reporting on this crisis — and why fewer people are dying. @noosphere.app
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RFK Jr. said multiple times during his house and senate hearings today that no scientists have been fired from federal agencies. Our reporting has shown that hundreds, if not thousands, of scientists have been let go from NIH/CDC/FDA
May 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
RFK Jr. said multiple times during his house and senate hearings today that no scientists have been fired from federal agencies. Our reporting has shown that hundreds, if not thousands, of scientists have been let go from NIH/CDC/FDA
This story seems to be flying under the radar.
Learn how Trump and House Republicans are seeking to increase the number of migrants they can legally execute.
Full story below has important context. @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/trumps-plan-...
Learn how Trump and House Republicans are seeking to increase the number of migrants they can legally execute.
Full story below has important context. @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/trumps-plan-...
Trump’s plan to make more immigrants eligible for death penalty
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May 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This story seems to be flying under the radar.
Learn how Trump and House Republicans are seeking to increase the number of migrants they can legally execute.
Full story below has important context. @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/trumps-plan-...
Learn how Trump and House Republicans are seeking to increase the number of migrants they can legally execute.
Full story below has important context. @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/trumps-plan-...
How did the South Carolina firing squad, all with loaded guns, miss Mikal Mahdi’s heart? Here’s my latest for @noosphere.app
May 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
How did the South Carolina firing squad, all with loaded guns, miss Mikal Mahdi’s heart? Here’s my latest for @noosphere.app
After walking around Alcatraz yesterday, I struck up conversation with Trump supporters on vacation from Texas and Louisiana. Their take on this news gave me a laugh. The story is in my latest post:
Reopening Alcatraz: A DOGE Nightmare.
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Reopening Alcatraz: A DOGE Nightmare.
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Reopening Alcatraz: A DOGE Nightmare
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May 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
After walking around Alcatraz yesterday, I struck up conversation with Trump supporters on vacation from Texas and Louisiana. Their take on this news gave me a laugh. The story is in my latest post:
Reopening Alcatraz: A DOGE Nightmare.
www.noosphere.app/reopening-al...
@noosphere.app
Reopening Alcatraz: A DOGE Nightmare.
www.noosphere.app/reopening-al...
@noosphere.app
Congrats, @zivabranstetter.bsky.social and the whole @propublica.org team. Incredible work.
So humbled that our project, "The Life of the Mother," has won the Pulitzer Prize for public service. Thank you Mayron Hollis and the families of Amber Thurman, Candi Miller, Josseli Barnica, Nevaeh Crain and Porsha Ngumezi for trusting us to tell their stories. www.propublica.org/article/prop...
ProPublica Wins Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
The award, for exposing the fatal consequences of abortion bans, marks ProPublica’s 8th Pulitzer; investigation into mental health care access is named a Pulitzer finalist.
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May 6, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Congrats, @zivabranstetter.bsky.social and the whole @propublica.org team. Incredible work.
Two people made it to land. I went to Alcatraz this morning. Here are some pictures of cells, etc. And videos at the link. My latest for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
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May 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Two people made it to land. I went to Alcatraz this morning. Here are some pictures of cells, etc. And videos at the link. My latest for @noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
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Noosphere contributor @giannatoboni.bsky.social took a trip across the San Francisco bay to take a look at what's left of the notorious detention facility that was closed down in 1963.
Click on the link below for more, and follow Gianna on Noosphere. www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
Click on the link below for more, and follow Gianna on Noosphere. www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
Trump vows to reopen Alcatraz, so I went to see how the old prison is holding up
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May 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Noosphere contributor @giannatoboni.bsky.social took a trip across the San Francisco bay to take a look at what's left of the notorious detention facility that was closed down in 1963.
Click on the link below for more, and follow Gianna on Noosphere. www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
Click on the link below for more, and follow Gianna on Noosphere. www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
I went to Alcatraz this morning and took some video/photos. The cells are looking pretty rough, as you might imagine, but the warden‘s house is… an ancient ruin. My latest.
www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
May 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I went to Alcatraz this morning and took some video/photos. The cells are looking pretty rough, as you might imagine, but the warden‘s house is… an ancient ruin. My latest.
www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...