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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Politics
    Why America’s public health system can’t withstand TrumpWhy America’s public health system can’t withstand Trump
    Politics

    The Trump administration has still not fulfilled its duties for public health — and has actively undermined it.

    By Dylan Scott
    Explainers
    The White House’s campaign against Anthony Fauci is a symptom of a bigger problemThe White House’s campaign against Anthony Fauci is a symptom of a bigger problem
    Explainers

    Trump and his officials have consistently ignored or tried to discredit scientists like Fauci.

    By Dylan Scott
    Hospitals are running out of staff, supplies, and beds for Covid-19 patients — and this time could be worse
    Politics

    If hospitalizations continue to rise, health care workers in Arizona, Texas, and California fear they’ll be completely overwhelmed.

    By Dylan Scott and Eliza Barclay
    Politics
    Democrats have a plan to automatically expand health coverage in a pandemicDemocrats have a plan to automatically expand health coverage in a pandemic
    Politics

    Here are the highlights of the task force’s proposal.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Housing segregation left Black Americans more vulnerable to Covid-19Housing segregation left Black Americans more vulnerable to Covid-19
    Politics

    Racist WWII housing policy might not sound like it has much to do with the coronavirus. But it does.

    By Dylan Scott
    Explainers
    Covid-19 cases are rising, but deaths are falling. What’s going on?Covid-19 cases are rising, but deaths are falling. What’s going on?
    Explainers

    By the time coronavirus deaths start rising again, it’s already too late.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    What President Joe Biden would do to stop Covid-19What President Joe Biden would do to stop Covid-19
    Politics

    How Biden’s proposed coronavirus response differs from Trump’s actual record.

    By Dylan Scott
    How Trump gave insurance companies free rein to sell bad health plans
    System Failure

    Obamacare wasn’t repealed. Trump’s deregulation is eroding it anyway.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Why a Covid-19 drug costs $3,100Why a Covid-19 drug costs $3,100
    Politics

    If you’re experiencing some sticker shock, don’t panic — too much.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Why the US has failed in its coronavirus response, in one Trump interviewWhy the US has failed in its coronavirus response, in one Trump interview
    Politics

    Trump’s strange new claims perfectly encapsulates the US’s inadequate Covid-19 response.

    By Dylan Scott