DIThe Distraction Index

#quorum break

2 events across 1 week

1Damage
1Hype
0Noise
21.1Avg Dmg
27.6Avg Hype
WEEK 32Aug 3 – 9
DMG2025-08-09
Texas AG Sues to Remove 13 Democrats from Office
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
31.3
Hype
31.0
HYPE2025-08-09
Texas Democrats Flee to California Over Redistricting
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
10.9
Hype
24.3