The survey showed that the percentage of adults who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender increased from 4.5% in 2017 to 5.6%. More than half of LGBT adults identified as bisexual. Additionally, one in six adults in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2002, identified as LGBT. Gallup's senior editor, Jeffrey Jones, stated that the growth in Americans identifying as LGBTQ is expected to continue, as younger generations are more likely than older generations to consider themselves LGBT. Jones stated that Americans have shown more support for equal rights for LGBTQ individuals, leading to an increase in the number of people who now identify as LGBT. Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD, a media organization and advocacy group for LGBTQ individuals, believes that the findings demonstrate that visibility and acceptance can help individuals come out of the closet. The survey, which was conducted in 2020 and included over 15,000 interviews with Americans aged 18 and older from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, used both cellphone and landline interviews to ask participants about their self-identification. You have the option to choose multiple identities that apply to you: straight or heterosexual; lesbian; gay; bisexual; transgender." Gallup noted that the margin of error for the poll was plus or minus 1 percentage point for all adults and plus or minus 5 percentage points for LGBT adults. This recent poll included a more detailed question about sexual orientation compared to previous years, with respondents providing their specific orientation rather than a simple "yes" or "no" response to being identified as LGBT. The Supreme Court has issued several significant rulings in the last decade, creating a more supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals. One such ruling in 2013 granted federal benefits to married same-sex couples. In 2015, the court determined that same-sex marriage was a constitutional right across the nation. More recently, in June, it ruled that civil rights legislation safeguards gay and transgender workers. However, obstacles persist for LGBTQ individuals. Despite numerous religious leaders from various countries calling for a worldwide prohibition on conversion therapy, only around 20 states have implemented some form of restriction on this controversial practice. Throughout President Donald Trump's tenure, the scaling back of rights for transgender individuals was evident throughout the federal government. A recent report from GLAAD 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 that aims to enhance protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. While LGBTQ advocacy groups were pleased with the Gallup results, they emphasized the need for more inclusive estimates for those who identify differently or are gender nonconforming. Amit Paley, the CEO of the Trevor Project, emphasized the importance of understanding the diverse experiences of individuals and the challenges in gathering accurate data on LGBTQ individuals to inform new policies. Paley stated that the country lacks accurate information on the number of LGBTQ individuals who die by suicide due to a lack of data on gender identity or sexual orientation in death records, leading to the erasure of LGBTQ people in significant ways.