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The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, and its impact on Milwaukee families, has been featured on Lake Effect in the past.Last year, we spoke with members…

We hear a lot about how divided the Milwaukee area is – divided by politics, divided by income level, divided by race. In many ways, it’s a city of haves…

Caregiving for a loved one who is chronically or terminally ill is an important job. And for people who can’t afford, or otherwise aren’t using paid…

Battle lines are being drawn over portions of Governor Walker’s proposed budget for the coming two years. A lot of attention has been paid to its…

In the days since the Vietnam War, our society has gotten better, if not perfect, at recognizing the challenges faced by veterans returning home from…

In the decades since the end of the Vietnam War, this country’s relationship with Vietnam has changed a lot. The two countries have strong economic ties…

Update: The paperback edition of "Born Survivors" has recently been published, and Wendy Holden will speak Monday (5/16/16) evening in Madison, along with…

Even if you’re not a football fan, you might tune into the Super Bowl for the halftime show. And of the many hundreds of people who make that spectacle…

Bob Retko tended the Lynden Sculpture Garden long before it took on that name or mission.Retko grew up nearby in River Hills. He first wandered onto the…

Ten years ago today, the mayor of New Orleans, Ray Nagin, declared a state of emergency and called for – at that time – a voluntary evacuation in…