It was the day after the national election, and ballot initiatives sent a shocking message. Three states overwhelmingly approved the legalization of same-sex marriage. The people of Maryland, Maine, and Washington—from both coasts—affirmed a fundamental redefinition of marriage in the United States. Meanwhile, voters in Minnesota rejected a traditional marriage amendment to their constitution. What’s more, two states approved the recreational use of marijuana. The moral tide in the United States had shifted. The election made that clear.
