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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Politics
    What a SCOTUS vacancy means for ObamacareWhat a SCOTUS vacancy means for Obamacare
    Politics

    Is the Affordable Care Act doomed without Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Not quite.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    A top Covid-19 vaccine trial is on hold after a patient had health problems. Good.A top Covid-19 vaccine trial is on hold after a patient had health problems. Good.
    Politics

    If we want to trust the Covid-19 vaccine, we must be willing to tolerate some bad news.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    These 4 Midwestern states are seeing worrying Covid-19 spikesThese 4 Midwestern states are seeing worrying Covid-19 spikes
    Politics

    Most of the Midwest had been spared the worst of Covid-19 — until now.

    By Dylan Scott
    Whose vote counts?
    How key Democratic Senate candidates would tackle Covid-19How key Democratic Senate candidates would tackle Covid-19
    Whose vote counts?

    Democrats are focusing on “Washington,” not Trump, to slam the US Covid-19 response.

    By Dylan Scott
    Culture
    One Good Thing: After the NBA walkout, the movie of the week is Netflix’s High Flying BirdOne Good Thing: After the NBA walkout, the movie of the week is Netflix’s High Flying Bird
    Culture

    Steven Soderbergh’s unusual sports drama is a story of Black athlete empowerment.

    By Dylan Scott
    3 winners and 4 losers from the final night of the Republican National Convention
    Politics

    A big day for Black Republicans; not much social distancing.

    By Ian Millhiser, Dylan Scott and 4 more
    A Trump second term
    What would Trump actually want to do on health care in a second term?What would Trump actually want to do on health care in a second term?
    A Trump second term

    Everything from a huge fight on health care reform to modest bipartisan bills is on the table.

    By Dylan Scott
    The night the NBA suddenly stopped — and why it matters
    Explainers

    NBA players held an unprecedented protest over racial injustice.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    How Obamacare helped millions who lost their jobs during Covid-19, in 3 chartsHow Obamacare helped millions who lost their jobs during Covid-19, in 3 charts
    Politics

    The Affordable Care Act faced its first big test as a safety net during Covid-19. New research finds it’s working well.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The contradictory Republican case to Black voters — and why it mattersThe contradictory Republican case to Black voters — and why it matters
    Politics

    The RNC is trying to make inroads with Black voters. But that’s going to be tough for the party of Trump.

    By Dylan Scott