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• ‘True definition of white privilege,’ Nova Scotia activist says after Capitol chaos

  'We just want to be equal. That’s all we ask. To be seen as equal, to be treated equally. The cure is not something special. The cure is in the hands of people of privilege.'

  Politics

  Jan 7, 2021
  
• Prominent far-right groups were part of U.S. Capitol mob

  Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Three Percenters were among the right-wing extremist groups represented at Wednesday's events in Washington, D.C.

  World

  Jan 7, 2021
  
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• Hamilton’s mayor apologizes for tweet after violence at U.S. Capitol

  Global News has asked Mayor Fred Eisenberger to respond to the criticism.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2021
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• Shopify removes Trump-affiliated stores following U.S. Capitol riots

  Shopify says it has removed stores associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying his rhetoric incited the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

  Tech

  Jan 7, 2021
• Scott Thompson: Politicians of all stripes need to denounce extremism

  Most never thought divisions in the United States would ever get as bad as they did on Jan. 6, 2021, Scott Thompson says. But can we be surprised they have?

  Commentary

  Jan 7, 2021
• Capitol police chief defends response to rioters as lawmakers vow investigation

  Democrats said it appeared Capitol police were not prepared for the violent breaching of the government building, with some suggesting there could be firings and other punishments.

  World

  Jan 7, 2021
• Melania Trump’s chief of staff, key White House officials resign after violent U.S. Capitol protest

  Grisham confirmed the news in a post on Twitter, saying it has "been an honor to serve the country in the @WhiteHouse."

  Politics

  Jan 6, 2021
• Growing calls to remove Trump from office under 25th Amendment after U.S. Capitol riot

  Democrats have also begun calling for Trump's impeachment and removal from office, saying he instigated the violence that overtook the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

  World

  Jan 6, 2021
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• Photos, videos show chaos as Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol

   A riot was declared by D.C. police and a 6 p.m. curfew was imposed by Washington officials after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

  Politics

  Jan 6, 2021