The survey revealed that 5.6% of adults identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, which is an increase from 4.5% in 2017. The poll also showed that over half of LGBT adults identified as bisexual. One out of every six adults in Generation Z, individuals born between 1997 and 2002, identified as LGBT. The senior editor of Gallup, Jeffrey Jones, stated 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 shown more support for equal rights for LGBTQ individuals, leading to an increase in the number of people who openly 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 increased visibility and acceptance will help individuals feel more comfortable coming out. The survey, which included over 15,000 interviews conducted in 2020 with Americans over the age of 18 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, was conducted via both cellphone and landline. Participants were asked to indicate how they identify themselves. The Gallup poll allowed respondents to choose multiple options regarding their sexual orientation, 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 recent poll included a more detailed identity question than in previous years, with respondents providing their precise sexual orientation instead of a simple "yes" or "no" to being LGBT. The Supreme Court has made significant rulings in the past decade that have created a more supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals, such as the 2013 decision granting federal benefits to married same-sex couples. In 2015, the court declared that same-sex marriage was a constitutional right across the nation. More recently, in June, it determined that civil rights legislation provided protection for gay and transgender employees. However, obstacles persist for LGBTQ individuals. Despite numerous religious leaders worldwide calling for a worldwide prohibition on conversion therapy, only around 20 states have implemented some type of ban on the controversial practice. Throughout President Donald Trump's time in office, the erosion of rights for transgender individuals was widespread across the federal government. An annual report by GLAAD revealed that LGBTQ representation on television had decreased for the first time in five years. The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Equality Act, a bill that would provide more protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBTQ advocacy groups were pleased with the Gallup results, but acknowledged that there is still work to be done to include people who identify differently or are gender nonconforming. Amit Paley, the CEO of the Trevor Project, emphasized the importance of recognizing the diverse experiences of LGBTQ individuals. The poll also underlined the ongoing challenge of collecting accurate data on LGBTQ individuals for policy-making purposes. Paley explained that the true number of LGBTQ individuals who die by suicide in the country is unknown due to the lack of data on gender identity or sexual orientation in death records, which results in the erasure of LGBTQ individuals in significant ways.