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How did NYC's Muslim community go from political outsiders to City Hall? NYT Metro reporter Maya King reveals the organizing networks behind Mayor Mamdani's rise, the Muslims now holding key positions like general counsel and budget director, and what this shift means for all New Yorkers. From Eid becoming a school holiday under de Blasio to navigating Islamophobia and Ramadan celebrations under the city's first Muslim mayor, we explore what political power looks like. Plus, the Archdiocese of New York's $800 million settlement with about 1,300 clergy abuse survivors faces a critical June deadline. Then, why are U.S. birth rates down 23% since 2007, even for people who want kids? Times contributing opinion writer Anna Louise Sussman says it's not just money or housing. Climate anxiety, income volatility, 24/7 news exposure, and constant uncertainty are stopping people from starting families. We hear from couples like Raleigh Rivera in Los Angeles who want children but worry about deportation raids, wildfires, and unvaccinated classmates.

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