We Are All Criminals

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May 11, 2016 a project of ServiceSpace Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there. - Rumi - We Are All Criminals Emily Baxter is a public defender, turned policy maker, turned storyteller with an unusual cause. As founder of the nonprofit, "We Are All Criminals" she invites everyday people to anonymously share stories of crimes and misdemeanors that they were never caught or charged for. Through sharing personal experiences, her work seeks to inspire empathy and ignite social change. The project is gaining gaining significant traction. In this in-depth interview Baxter dives into the ramifications of our overreaching and inequitable justice system, while highlighting remarkable stories of prejudice and redemption, privilege, injustice, and the transformation that is sparked by simply listening deeply to one another's stories. { read more } Be The Change Reflect on a misstep or an action you are not particularly proud of from your past. Was it just a blip on your path or did it leave a lasting mark? If inspired share your story. For more stories and resources visit the We Are All Criminals website. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 10 Creative Rituals To Learn From Children Who Shine From Within The Girl Who Gets Gifts From Birds The Science of Forgiveness Can You Teach People to Have Empathy? This Is Your Brain On Scarcity Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness Our Shortened Attention Span & 3 Ways To Stay Focused DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 169,457 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More