I just stood up against poverty with George W. Bush’s niece.

That is to day, I just got back from the Georgetown University Day of Action Stand-Up event. As an alum of the University and staff member of the ONE Campaign, I couldn’t have been happier to attend.

When I arrived, roughly 75 people were already gathered around the microphone for the outdoor event. All of us were handed ONE fact sheets and wristbands and a “Stand-Up Against Poverty” banner covered the brick wall beside us.

The speakers included Father Gonzales, a Georgetown Jesuit and professor, and, as already mentioned, Lauren Bush, niece of George W. Bush and model for Tommy Hilfiger and Abercrombie & Fitch. Lauren Bush spoke of the emergencies abroad and urged us to stand together against extreme poverty.

I’m glad I was officially counted as ’standing up’ against poverty today – and I’m looking forward to posting blog posts tonight, and over the next few days, about the ONE events and house parties that are taking place all around the country today.