DIThe Distraction Index

#data collection

2 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
0Noise
27.6Avg Dmg
35.6Avg Hype
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2025-12-11
Trump Administration Restricts Data Collection on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
16.5
Hype
45.5
WEEK 19May 4 – 10
DMG2025-05-10
USDA and DOGE Demand State Food Stamp Recipient Data
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
38.8
Hype
25.7