DIThe Distraction Index

#political_pressure

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
0Noise
3.1Avg Dmg
28.4Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-22
House Republicans Criticize Smithsonian for Focus on Oppressors and Oppressed
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
3.0
Hype
32.0
WEEK 42Oct 12 – 18
HYPE2025-10-17
Florida Teacher Forced to Remove Charlie Kirk Poster After Complaint
Information Operationsingle state · narrow
Damage
3.2
Hype
24.8