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NBC reports that a new survey has found that over 1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the United States identify as either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. According to a report released by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), 28% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ, dwarfing the percentage of older age groups. Comparatively, the survey found that 10% of all U.S. adults, 16% of millennials, 7% of Generation X, 4% of baby boomers and 4% of the Silent Generation identify as LGBTQ. "With respect to LGBTQ identity, it’s very clear that Gen Z adults look different than older Americans." Melissa Deckman, PRRI chief executive, via NBC. NBC reports that the findings are similar to other major surveys, including a Gallup poll that showed Gen Z to be the queerest adult generation. Gallup's most recent poll found that 7.2% of adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ, including 20% of Gen Z. The news comes as LGBTQ rights have been increasingly challenged across the U.S., with over 500 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced last year. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, 75 of those bills were signed into law. "Whether it’s at the polls, in marches and rallies, or online, LGBTQ+ visibility matters and Gen Z is a force for change." Human Rights Campaign, via NBC. "Thousands of LGBTQ+ young people turn 18 each day — and lawmakers should understand there will be repercussions in November for anti-LGBTQ+ political attacks." Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, via NBC

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