Some 20,000-30,000 people were in New York's Central Park Saturday to support peace in Darfur. © Liana Grey / Independent Media Center
"People power" seems to be the tie that binds together today's stories. Our top feature article highlights recent demonstrations and campaigns to support Darfur, oppose war in Iraq, and end poverty worldwide, noting that, "regular people are coming back out in force to demand their governments respect and act on the values they hold dear." In the news section, anti-Iraq-war protesters greeted President Bush at the UN today and women's leaders have concluded an energizing and inspiring national conference in India. Plus, in the features section we look at the expansion of Internet access throughout poor countries--a sure enabler of people power.

Back in news, we hear a call for people power in another form--increased representation of developing countries at the IMF--and a World Bank report says South Asia can end poverty within a generation. Finally, don't miss the "Earth Rescue Plan" in the analysis section. It offers a ten-point holistic set of solutions to promote global ecological sustainability.

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