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Rats
November 24, 2021
Podcast
The Politics of Everything
Rats on the Brain
In the pandemic, reports of rat sightings have risen dramatically. But is it all in our heads?
Audio playback is available for this article
August 23, 2017
Emily Atkin
America Is on the Verge of Ratpocalypse
Warmer weather is fueling a rodent surge, straining public health systems and the economy. It's time for the federal government to step in.
June 24, 2013
Alec MacGillis
Ratting Out Washington's Tiresome Anti-Baltimore Contempt
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