Esparanza: A Daily Outsider Public Service Initiative

  New from the Center  Webinar May 26 - Register Now: U.S. Leadership for a Pandemic-Free Future: Technologies to End Biological Threats  Join us on May 26, at 11am (ET) for the Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Security webinar: U.S. Leadership for a Pandemic-Free Future: Technologies to End Biological Threats.   For military technology and materiel, the United States has the best-in-the-world R&D, large reserves, and domestic supply chains. As we’ve seen, the Covid-19 pandemic caught the Unites States flat-footed, rushing to respond to a crisis to save lives and livelihoods. By investing in specific, known technology innovations, the United States can protect American lives while regaining its claim to international leadership in science and technology, innovation, public health, and national security. During this webinar we will explore how the federal government can prioritize investments in available and future technologies ...

Ensuring Vaccine Confidence for People Experiencing Homelessness In light of the current pause of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Alliance encourages all system leaders and providers to continue to prioritize people experiencing homelessness for vaccination.    During this time, it is important that communities work to ensure vaccine confidence. Maintaining communication with people experiencing homelessness is central to this effort.   To date, the adverse effects associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have been severe but rare; six of the 7.5 million people who received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have reported blood clots. Similar adverse effects have not been reported for the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. The Alliance encourages communities to follow the following guidance provided by the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council: Vaccine planning in your community must continue even during the disruption caused by this pause; please contin...

 We hereby present a Public Service Announcement as we urge all to adhere to these very critical messages for the sake of us all. We look forward to the privilege to serve in the new quarter.

    "What Happens to Us?" Film Series Highlights Challenges Vulnerable Communities Face in Preparing for Natural Disasters Listos California's  short film series, "What Happens to Us?" details the unique challenges vulnerable communities face in responding to and preparing for natural disasters. They help us strengthen local relationships, promote empathy and build awareness and understanding   These films - and the conversations they inspire - provide a platform for Californians to communicate the barriers they face in getting prepared. The following films feature the voices of Californians.   As the work of Listos California and its partners continues to demonstrate, it is only after understanding these challenges that we can work together with local partners to overcome these obstacles and build more resilient communities. Voices of Native Americans in California: This new film being released today, created by artist, f...

  Please be advised of this Public Service Advisory: Date Issued:   Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:00 am ET View as PDF:    National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - January 27, 2021  (pdf, 1 page, 292.01KB) Summary The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin due to a heightened threat environment across the United States, which DHS believes will persist in the weeks following the successful Presidential Inauguration.  Information suggests that some ideologically-motivated violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives, could continue to mobilize to incite or commit violence. Duration Issued:   January 27, 2021 11:00 am Expires:   April 30, 2021 01:00 pm Details Throughout 2020, Domestic Violent Extremists (DVEs) targeted individuals with opp...