DIThe Distraction Index

#affirmative action

2 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
0Noise
22.5Avg Dmg
26.2Avg Hype
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
DMG2026-02-26
Trump Wants to End Affirmative Action
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
35.7
Hype
22.5
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-01-28
Trump Administration Investigates UCLA Medical School Admissions for Alleged Racism
Enforcement Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
9.4
Hype
29.9