Gianna Toboni
Emmy-winning journalist (VICE, HBO, Showtime, Hulu), Author, The Volunteer (Atria, 2025), Journalist, Noosphere || noosphere.app/author/gianna/?from=gianna
- Reposted by Gianna Toboni“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:
- 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
- The latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case. Here’s an excerpt from my @noosphere.app story. 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. 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-...
- 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...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniWhere 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...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniNew 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...
- Reposted by Gianna Toboni“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! ❤️ www.tribecafilm.com/films/just-k...
- Here’s what both parties are saying about Senator Alex Padilla being forced to the ground by federal officers. www.noosphere.app/recap-the-mo... @noosphere.app
- 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-...
- 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.
- 2/4: Aside from being a Korean War veteran, Milk fought one of the toughest civil rights battles of our time; he fought for the rights of the gay community during vitriolic political attacks and during the historic AIDS epidemic.
- 3/4: Not to mention, Milk received personal attacks, death threats and harassment throughout his life; he was eventually assassinated inside San Francisco City Hall in 1978.
- The admin says this move is to "reestablish the warrior culture." Isn't Milk’s perseverance + unwavering service to the public, in the face of violence, the epitome of what it means to be a courageous warrior? My latest @noosphereapp www.noosphere.app/trump-admini...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- An interesting little tidbit I stumbled upon recently… my latest for @noosphere.app www.noosphere.app/the-power-co...
- 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 www.noosphere.app/my-experienc...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniRFK 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-...
- 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. 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...
- 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-...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniNoosphere 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-...
- 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-...
- Please allow me to give you a tour of Alcatraz. I took the ferry to the old prison this morning. Spoiler alert: it’s seen better days. www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
- Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz. So I went over to the old prison this morning. Here’s what I found. (Click the link for the full story @noosphere.app) www.noosphere.app/trumps-vows-...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniThe VA has abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. If you're a vet at risk of foreclosure, we want to hear your story.
- Had a great time on @thedailyshow.com talking about my new book, The Volunteer, with @michaelkosta.bsky.social Clip here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8gY...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniSaw this journalist/author on The Daily Show. I’ve been fed up with the sanitizing of executions for as long as I can remember. In fact, I think all voters should have to witness them. But I *didn’t* realize how few death sentences result in actual executions. (15% !) #NotInMyName
- Why did a death row inmate in Arizona volunteer for execution today? My latest for @noosphere.app www.noosphere.app/why-did-an-a...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniWhy are we still threatening to people as punishment, when its rarely carried out? Only 15% of the 2,000 people on death row in state systems are actually executed - @giannatoboni.bsky.social on @thedailyshow.com
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- Reposted by Gianna ToboniGreat seeing @giannatoboni.bsky.social on The Daily Show last night! We still have a few spots for our event with her and @kevinwriter.bsky.social on Friday. Details in the thread. youtu.be/D8gY0hPQdgc?...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniNoosphere contributor @giannatoboni.bsky.social was on the Daily Show last night talking about her newly released book, The Volunteer.
- Reposted by Gianna Toboni@giannatoboni.bsky.social, an Emmy-winning journalist, joins @michaelkosta.bsky.social to share findings from her new book, “The Volunteer: The Failure of the Death Penalty in America and One Inmate’s Quest to Die With Dignity." They discuss the system is failing Americans youtu.be/D8gY0hPQdgc?...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniToday, I spoke w/ @giannatoboni.bsky.social about her new book, The Volunteer. In it, she describes how Scott Dozier, a former NV death row inmate, voulenteered to be executed, how/why his execution never came, and what Dozier's story reveals about the death penalty open.spotify.com/episode/72Fp...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniThe U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of gun regulations, upholding federal restrictions on kits to make "ghost guns." Noosphere contributor @giannatoboni.bsky.social breaks down what's surprising about the ruling.
- My latest for @noosphere.app
- As President Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, the IRS may soon be handing ICE the addresses of undocumented immigrants. Noosphere contributor @giannatoboni.bsky.social looks at how much money undocumented immigrants pay in taxes each year despite their legal status.
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniAs President Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, the IRS may soon be handing ICE the addresses of undocumented immigrants. Noosphere contributor @giannatoboni.bsky.social looks at how much money undocumented immigrants pay in taxes each year despite their legal status.
- Why did a death row inmate in Arizona volunteer for execution today? My latest for @noosphere.app www.noosphere.app/why-did-an-a...
- Reposted by Gianna ToboniDuterte Arrested: @giannatoboni.bsky.social on witnessing the violence of his regime’s extrajudicial killings.
