DIThe Distraction Index

#representation

5 events across 4 weeks

2Damage
1Hype
2Noise
26.1Avg Dmg
21.1Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
HYPE2026-08-17
NOISE: Congressional District Representation Debate
single state · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
6.0
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-20
Is Congress Too Small? Renewed Debate on Legislative Representation
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
6.5
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
DMG2026-02-19
Trump Administration Proposes Citizenship Question on Census
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
31.8
Hype
26.4
DMG2025-08-07
Trump Orders New Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
87.0
Hype
51.0
WEEK 43Oct 19 – 25
NOISE2025-10-23
Congresswoman-Elect Grijalva Sues House for Swearing-In Delay
Election Admin Changefederal · narrow
Damage
11.8
Hype
15.4