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flag Joy Reid sparked backlash for claiming the U.S. is only "marginally better" than Iran in women's rights, a comparison widely rejected as factually inaccurate and hyperbolic.

flag Joy Reid claimed on a podcast that the U.S. is only “marginally better” than Iran in treating women, citing abortion restrictions, military and STEM policies, and DEI rollbacks as evidence of systemic oppression. flag She compared the U.S. to Iran, suggesting both use religion to justify authoritarianism and have secret police, but critics rejected the comparison, noting stark differences in women’s rights, political freedom, and legal protections. flag Iran enforces mandatory hijab laws, male guardianship, and severe punishments, while U.S. women retain constitutional rights, free speech, and mobility. flag The Center for Human Rights in Iran ranks it 143rd out of 146 countries in gender equality. flag Reid’s remarks drew widespread backlash for being hyperbolic and factually unsupported.

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