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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Politics
    9 experts reflect on the US reaching 200,000 confirmed Covid-19 deaths9 experts reflect on the US reaching 200,000 confirmed Covid-19 deaths
    Politics

    Public health experts explain what went wrong in America’s coronavirus response.

    By Dylan Scott
    The stakes of the Senate, explained
    The Vox Senate interview: Cal Cunningham is running down the middle to win in North CarolinaThe Vox Senate interview: Cal Cunningham is running down the middle to win in North Carolina
    The stakes of the Senate, explained

    The Democrat is still angry that Republican Sen. Thom Tillis blocked Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.

    By Dylan Scott
    200,000 Americans are now confirmed dead from Covid-19
    Covid-19

    A failed government response and America’s structural disadvantages contributed to the highest coronavirus death toll in the world.

    By Dylan Scott and Christina Animashaun
    The price — and big potential payoff — of turning Texas blue
    Politics

    Democrats are starting to take Texas seriously as a battleground state.

    By Nicole Narea and 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