https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/01/10/de-plague-de-plague/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:57:33 -0400<![CDATA[Annie Gowen of the Washington Post says that &#8220;the rat population around the two Occupy D.C. camps at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza has &#8216;exploded&#8217; since protesters began&#8221; according to  the director of the District’s Department of Health.  Gowen noted that city health inspectors had seen &#8220;rats running openly through both camps and spotted numerous new burrows and nests underneath hay-stuffed pallets occupiers are using for beds.&#8221;]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:20:48 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/01/10/de-plague-de-plague-n191334