Timeline of the Progress and Struggles of the LGBTQIA+ Community By jackaobrien Jun 28, 1969 Stonewall riots occur in Manhattan Feb 28, 1994 "Don't ask, don't tell" policy becomes instituted by the Clinton administration Apr 14, 1997 Ellen DeGeneres comes out on the cover of Time magazine Oct 6, 1998 Matthew Shepard is beaten, tortured and left for dead Jun 26, 2003 A 6-3 Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas Legalizes same-sex activity nationwide. Oct 28, 2009 Matthew Shepard Act is signed into law Sep 20, 2011 "Don't ask, don't tell" is repealled by the Obama administration Jun 26, 2013 A 5-4 Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor Strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional. Jun 25, 2015 Caitlyn Jenner announces her transition in Vanity Fair Jun 26, 2015 A 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges Legalizes same-sex marriage nationwide.