The survey revealed that 5.6% of adults identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, compared to 4.5% in 2017. Over half of LGBT adults identified as bisexual. One in six Generation Z adults identified as LGBT. Gallup's senior editor, Jeffrey Jones, noted that the number of Americans identifying as LGBTQ is expected to rise, as younger generations are more likely to identify as such compared to older generations. Jones stated that Americans have become more supportive of equal rights for LGBTQ individuals, leading to an increase in the number of people who identify as LGBT. Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD, a media organization and advocacy group for the LGBTQ community, believes that the findings demonstrate that visibility and acceptance will help individuals come out of the closet. The survey, which included over 15,000 interviews conducted in 2020 with Americans across all 50 states and the District of Columbia who were 18 or older, utilized both cellphone and landline interviews to ask participants how they identify themselves. In the recent poll conducted by Gallup, respondents were asked to select all identities that applied to them, including straight or heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The margin of error for all adults was plus or minus 1 percentage point, while for LGBT adults it was plus or minus 5 percentage points. The identity question in this poll was more detailed than in previous years, with respondents providing their precise sexual orientation. The Supreme Court has made significant rulings in support of LGBTQ rights in recent years, such as granting federal benefits to married same-sex couples in 2013. In 2015, a court decision declared that same-sex marriage was a right for all across the nation. More recently, in June, it was ruled that civil rights laws also protected gay and transgender workers. Despite advancements, challenges persist for LGBTQ individuals. While many religious leaders have called for a global ban on conversion therapy, only about 20 states have implemented restrictions on this controversial practice. Throughout President Donald Trump's time in office, transgender rights were rolled back across the federal government. GLAAD's annual report revealed a decrease in LGBTQ representation on television for the first time in five years. The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Equality Act this week, a bill aimed at expanding protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBTQ advocacy groups are pleased that Gallup's results align with their own polls, but believe there is still work to be done to ensure inclusivity for those who identify differently or are gender nonconforming. Amit Paley, CEO of the Trevor Project, emphasized the importance of recognizing the complexity of individuals' lived experiences. The poll also underscores the ongoing challenge of collecting accurate data on LGBTQ individuals to inform policy decisions. Paley stated that the true number of LGBTQ individuals in this country who die by suicide is unknown due to the lack of data on gender identity or sexual orientation in death records, effectively erasing the presence of LGBTQ individuals in a significant manner.