Stat: 21 million: The number of Americans not connected to broadband internet, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

Story: While most Americans are managing remote work, learning, and even participating in social gatherings online during the pandemic, there are still millions of Americans who don't have access to high-speed internet where they live. Kathryn de Wit, manager of Pew's broadband research initiative, explains who's not online and shares what some states and communities are doing to bridge connectivity gaps.