DIThe Distraction Index

#data_collection

3 events across 3 weeks

1Damage

0Hype

2Noise

23.6Avg Dmg

18.7Avg Hype

WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21

Trump Administration Hits 300 Anti-LGBTQ Actions

Policy Changefederal · narrow

WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20

NOISE2025-09-20

Judge Blocks USDA from Collecting SNAP Data in 21 States

Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · broad

WEEK 21May 18 – 24

NOISE2025-05-23

USDA Demands Food Stamp Data from States; Lawsuit Challenges Practice

Policy Changefederal · broad