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Lies and False Consequences: The Movement to Pass Prop 8

The movement to end same-sex marriage in California is really heating up, including internet rumors and deceptive advertising. Want to know the truth? We've got the breakdown. Read more...

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A Florida court's ruling that the state's anti-gay adoption law is unconstitutional may end the 31-year ban. Learn the laws in other states.
Study: 'Fat Gene' Can Be Beat with Regular Exercise - 09/11/08
FTO, the so-called "fat gene" does not condemn a person to obesity, a new study has found. The solution? A high level of physical activity.
New RealJock Supporter Benefit: Turn Ads Off! - 09/10/08
Want to enjoy a faster, more user-friendly RealJock experience? RealJock Supporters can now turn all ads off on the site.
Study: Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Flu Risk for Exercisers - 09/04/08
Men who exercise heavily and want to reduce their flu risk should eat more fruits and veggies with quercetin, a new study suggests.
Gay Rights Pioneer Del Martin Dies at 87 - 08/28/08
Del Martin, one of the mothers of the modern gay rights movement, passed away yesterday with her partner of 55 years at her side. She will be greatly missed.
Small Gets Bigger: Portion Control Gets Done in By Food Marketers - 08/27/08
Oh, those devious marketers! Three new studies show how the food and beverage industry messes with our minds to keep us gorging.
Out Gay and Lesbian Athletes Take Home Seven Olympic Medals - 08/25/08
The thrills, the spills, and the sheer spectacle of the Olympics are over. Here's a look at some of the out gay and lesbian medal winners.
Not Just Any Fat: Study Links Abdominal Fat to Stroke Risk - 08/21/08
If your big butt is getting you down, just be thankful it's not your big gut; a new study links abdominal fat to increased stroke risk.
Doctors Can't Refuse Gays Treatment, Calif. Supreme Court Rules - 08/19/08
In a landmark gay rights case, the California Supreme Court has ruled that doctors can't cite religious beliefs to refuse to treat gay patients.
Majority of Older and Elderly Men Still Sexually Interested and Active - 08/15/08
Worried you won't get any after 50? Stop fretting. A University of Chicago study found many men continue to have at least some sex well into their golden years.
Penis Pain When Biking? Researchers Sit on a Solution - 08/13/08
It's no joke: Cycling can cause serious pain. Researchers looking into this problem have found a simple solution: a no-nose bike seat.
U.S. Task Force: Older Men Should Not Be Screened for Prostate Cancer - 08/07/08
Should older men get screened for prostate cancer? Not if they're too old, according to a new report by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Soy Consumption Lowers Sperm Counts (And How to Get Your Boys Back) - 08/01/08
Got sperm? A new Harvard study finds that eating soy lowers sperm production. Learn the details—plus 5 ways to get your boys back.
Optimism May Offer Serious Health Benefits - 07/25/08
Can optimism save your life? A new study finds that men who are optimistic about their heart health die less frequently of heart attacks.
Do Boycotts Work in the Battle for (or Against) Gay Rights? - 07/21/08
Gay rights activists have called for a boycott of a San Diego hotel owner. Will it work? A look back at previous boycotts by both sides in the gay rights battle.
New Study: Weekends Mean Weight Gain for Many Dieters - 07/18/08
Happy Friday! Are you ready for a weekend of good times and... fat gain? A new study finds that weekends are the worst for your waistline.
Anglican Global Conference Gets Heated with Arrival of Openly Gay Bishop - 07/14/08
The Anglican congregation continues to wage a public battle this month as it struggles to resolve its attitude to gay bishop Gene Robinson.
Retired Military Officers Call for Repeal of Anti-Gay 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy - 07/10/08
An independent panel of retired military officers has concluded that the armed services' anti-gay "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy should be repealed.
Post-Workout Caffeine and Carb Combo May Aid Recovery - 07/08/08
Caffeine, long known to enhance sports performance, may also greatly help the body replenish glycogen stores when taken post-workout.
Pride Month Ends with Celebration—and Violence - 06/30/08
The official month of Pride came to a big loud close this past weekend with huge parties around the world—and some violence, of course.
RealJock Supporter Services Start Monday, August 18 - 08/16/08
On August 18, we will launch new Supporter Services to help keep RealJock going. Learn all about this change (and the new RJ t-shirt).
Heinz Pulls TV Ad Showing Gay Men Kissing - 06/25/08
Heinz has pulled a commercial showing two men kissing after receiving roughly 200 complaints. Check out the video. This is "indecent"?
Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Targets Women More Than Men - 06/23/08
A new study of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has found that lesbians are much more likely to be targeted than gay men.
The Dummy Effect: Athletic Benefit of HGH May All Be in the Mind - 06/20/08
The mind is a powerful thing: A new study has found that the benefits of HGH doping may be entirely in the athlete's mind.
Gay Weddings Start in California with San Francisco Wedding - 06/16/08
SF Mayor Gavin Newsom presided at California's first same-sex wedding since last month's state Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.
Feel the Beat: Changes to RealJock Video and Music - 06/13/08
In our ongoing quest to achieve global domination (so far, not so good), RealJock is pleased to announce some important changes to member video and music.
Have a Beer Gut? Blame Your Mother! - 06/10/08
A new study has found that obesity in children can be linked to how much weight the mother gained during pregnancy. Or it could be the McDonald's....
Openly Gay Anglican Bishop Gets 'Committed' Amidst Controversy - 06/09/08
Gay Anglican bishop Eugene Robinson was joined to his partner of 20 years in a civil ceremony this weekend, amidst ongoing church schism.
For a Healthy Heart, Go for a... 30-Second Sprint? - 06/06/08
Break out your 100-meter dash: A new study finds that short 30-second bursts of intense cardio may have the same heart benefits as much longer endurance exercise.
California Gay Marriages to Proceed as Court Rebuffs Conservative Challenge - 06/05/08
Wedding bells should start chiming June 17 in California, following the Supreme Court's refusal to stay its decision legalizing gay marriage.
Check Out Tom Bianchi's RealJock Bootcamp Photo Journal - 06/02/08
Did you see the photo essay from the RealJock bootcamp training week in Cancun? Want to see more? Check out Tom Bianchi's new photo journal.
New Study: Regular Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk in Men - 06/02/08
Here's yet another reason to get your run in: Consistent exercise may improve the risk of surviving cancer and lower the risk of contracting it, according to a new study.
Gay-Straight Identical Twin Study Seeks to Find Gay Genes - 05/30/08
A new study of gay-straight identical twins aims to identify the genes responsible for sexual orientation and to understand what other biological factors might be at play.
Bigger, Faster, Stronger: New Film Explores Steroid Use in America - 05/28/08
An entertaining new documentary film explores the fast-growing underground culture of steroids in America. Check out the trailer and take the RealJock "Do you juice?" poll.
Can Doctors Refuse to Treat Gay People Based on Their Religious Beliefs? Calif. Supreme Court to Decide - 05/28/08
Can doctors refuse to treat gay people based on their religious beliefs? That's an issue the California Supreme Court has agreed to hear this week in a landmark case involving a lesbian mom and a fertility clinic.
As California Gay Marriage Fight Heats Up, Public Opinion Polls Continue to Shift - 05/27/08
Californians are divided on a ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage. So what do the polls mean? A look at how the data is shifting over time.
Gaming Meets Fitness—Will You Try the Wii Fit? - 05/22/08
This week Nintendo officially launched the much-hyped Wii Fit, its fitness-focused gaming system. So what the heck is it? And will you use it? Take the poll.
Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Anti-Gay Policy Dealt Major Blow - 05/22/08
The military's controversial "Don't ask, don't tell" policy was dealt a damaging blow by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled that the policy violates the U.S. Constitution.
Erectile Dysfunction May Be an Early Sign of Heart Disease - 05/21/08
Gay men with erectile dysfunction may have more than a failed game of sword play to worry about, as two new studies suggest that ED is a harbinger of future cardiac problems.
School Days Revisited: President's Physical Fitness Test Now Available for Adults - 05/21/08
For those who treasure memories of the annual President's Physical Fitness Test from school days gone by, the President's Council on Physical Fitness has announced a new program to offer a similar test to adults.
California Gay Celebs to Tie Knot—Conversatives React - 05/20/08
The California Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex marriage is expected to result in a flood of gay weddings—not least among gay and lesbian celebrities. Conservatives were not pleased.
Survey Shows Nearly 1 in 4 Gay Americans Lack Health Insurance - 05/19/08
Nearly one in four gay and lesbian Americans have no health insurance, according to a recent national survey. That's almost twice the rate as their hetero counterparts.
Cuban Government Hosts International Day Against Homophobia, Broadcasts Brokeback Mountain - 05/19/08
There were signs this weekend that Cuba may be ready to rethink its legacy on gay rights, as the government backed a campaign against homophobia and broadcast Brokeback Mountain on state TV.