Not all the news last night was bad

For example, a ban on same-sex marriage in California appears headed for victory.
It's a victory for traditional marriage, and thus for tradition, for one of the permanent things.
Conservatives should be pleased.

Note the dissent

Yes, the California supreme court has overturned a state ban on gay marriages.

But note the dissenting opinions. For example:

"In a dissenting opinion, Justice Marvin Baxter agreed with many arguments of the majority but said the court overstepped its authority. Changes to marriage laws should be decided by the voters, Baxter wrote."

Gosh. Marriage laws decided by the voters; not by a court acting as a legislature.
That's an important fundamental that conservatives should stress concerning this ruling.