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The average constitutional damage score across 1,500+ events is significantly higher than the average media attention score. The pattern is consistent.

https://distractionindex.org/methodology

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Methodology | The Distraction Index

Full algorithmic transparency for The Distraction Index scoring system. How we measure democratic damage and manufactured distractions.

The Distraction Index 12h ago

2 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.

- Congress Extends Federal Oversight of DC Government Through 2029 (72.2/100)
- Trump Executive Order Targeting Social Media Content Moderation (55.4/100)

These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.

https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-03-29

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Week 66: Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026 (Live) | The Distraction Index

The Distraction Index for Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026. Live updates throughout the week. Tracking democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.

The Distraction Index 1d ago

New analysis: "A Sheriff Running for Governor While Seizing Ballots: Week 65's Constitutional Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight"

Data-driven breakdown of this week's democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.

Read: https://distractionindex.org/blog/week-65-2026-03-22

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A Sheriff Running for Governor While Seizing Ballots: Week 65's Constitutional Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight | The Distraction Index

Week 65 analysis: One catastrophic election integrity breach (100/100 damage) overshadowed by 16 high-distraction events. Here's what actually threatens democracy.

The Distraction Index 1d ago

Smokescreen alert:

While "Potential U.S. Military Ground Operations Against Iran" dominated headlines (distraction: 85/100)...

"Congress Extends Federal Oversight of DC Government Through 2029" flew under the radar (damage: 72.2/100, coverage: 26.8/100).

This is the pattern. https://distractionindex.org/smokescreen

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Smokescreen Map — Week 66 | The Distraction Index

Week 66 Smokescreen Map: distraction-to-damage pairings with displacement evidence. See which distractions are covering for real democratic damage.

The Distraction Index 1d ago

2 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.

- Congress Extends Federal Oversight of DC Government Through 2029 (72.2/100)
- Trump Executive Order Targeting Social Media Content Moderation (55.4/100)

These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.

https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-03-29

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Week 66: Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026 (Live) | The Distraction Index

The Distraction Index for Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026. Live updates throughout the week. Tracking democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.

The Distraction Index 2d ago

Did you know?

In 60+ weeks of tracking, the Distraction Index has identified 210+ smokescreen pairs — moments when high-hype events drowned out high-damage ones.

https://distractionindex.org/methodology

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Methodology | The Distraction Index

Full algorithmic transparency for The Distraction Index scoring system. How we measure democratic damage and manufactured distractions.

The Distraction Index 2d ago

Week of 2026-03-29 by the numbers:

17 political events tracked
Avg. constitutional damage: 21/100
Avg. distraction score: 42/100
2 high-damage events
12 high-distraction events

Data doesn't lie. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-03-29

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Week 66: Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026 (Live) | The Distraction Index

The Distraction Index for Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026. Live updates throughout the week. Tracking democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.

The Distraction Index 3d ago

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The Distraction Index 3d ago

Event spotlight: "Congress Extends Federal Oversight of DC Government Through 2029"

Constitutional damage: 72.2/100
Distraction score: 26.8/100

Low media attention on this one. That should concern you.

https://distractionindex.org/event/caa14771-8e8b-4454-9e84-46cad837b683

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Congress Extends Federal Oversight of DC Government Through 2029

Congress voted to extend Trump's federal oversight of the DC government through 2029, maintaining executive control over the District's governance beyond the initial authorization period.

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The Distraction Index 3d ago

Week of 2026-03-29 by the numbers:

10 political events tracked
Avg. constitutional damage: 30/100
Avg. distraction score: 41/100
2 high-damage events
8 high-distraction events

Data doesn't lie. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-03-29

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Week 66: Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026 (Live) | The Distraction Index

The Distraction Index for Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026. Live updates throughout the week. Tracking democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.