DIThe Distraction Index

#political_polarization

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
2Noise
1.1Avg Dmg
19.9Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
House Democrat Cites Anti-Israel Activist Threats for Avoiding Town Halls
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
1.8
Hype
21.4
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-15
Gallup Poll Shows Americans Lost Faith in Major Institutions
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.4
Hype
18.5