DIThe Distraction Index

#state_policy

7 events across 6 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
6Noise
9.6Avg Dmg
18.9Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
NOISE2026-08-15
New York State Officials Question Shock Glove Legality
Damage
5.8
Hype
19.8
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-22
Kansas Law Denies Trans Identities on Official Documents
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
22.6
Hype
20.8
WEEK 20May 11 – 17
NOISE2025-05-17
Maryland Governor Vetoes Slavery Reparations Study
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
0.5
Hype
21.5
NOISE2025-05-17
Texas House Votes to Repeal State Ban on Consensual Same-Sex Relations
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
0.9
Hype
4.8
WEEK 15Apr 6 – 12
NOISE2025-04-05
Maryland Passes Sexual Abuse Liability Limitation Bill
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
17.7
Hype
11.5
WEEK 13Mar 23 – 29
HYPE2025-03-29
Utah Becomes First State to Ban LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in Government Buildings and Schools
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
10.3
Hype
31.9
WEEK 5Jan 26 – Feb 1
NOISE2025-02-01
WVU Shuts Down DEI Office Following Morrissey Ban
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
9.4
Hype
21.9