DIThe Distraction Index

#protest_suppression

3 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
0Noise
14.5Avg Dmg
29.5Avg Hype
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
HYPE2026-06-20
National Mall Restoration Draws Unusual Backlash Over Algae Protests
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
2.1
Hype
39.8
WEEK 11Mar 9 – 15
DMG2025-03-15
Columbia University Protester Arrests and Self-Deportations Amid Federal Pressure
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
39.8
Hype
23.4
HYPE2025-03-15
UC Berkeley Faculty Condemn Calls for Student Protester Deportations
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
1.7
Hype
25.3