Like it or not queer marriage is everywhere in the news from married queer icons splitting up to state constitutional ammendments banning gay marriage so take a quick second and vote in our poll about what gay marriage should be called.

Some say they don't mind same-sex couples having the same rights but marriage is for heteros only. Do you agree or disagree? Is it a nomenclature issue or something bigger? Is marriage a straight religious institution that gays should shun or is it about equal rights?

Vote now and comment (poll is at the top of near right column). Let us know your thoughts. In the meantime here are some of the latest headlines on same-sex unions.

Republicans & religious right vow to make gay marriage a wedge issue in mid-term elections

Wisonconsin voters are split on gay marriage

Gay marriage around the world

New Jersey "residents support gay marriage by a 56 to 39 percent margin and oppose any state constitutional ban 67 to 28"

Nebraska and Tennessee ban gay marriage

MA Lesbian Marriage Icons Split-Up