Differing Narratives Emerge on SCOTUS Frontrunner Amy Coney Barrett

U.S. Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett is considered a frontrunner to be President Donald Trump's choice for the Supreme Court vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Barrett, 48, serves on the Chicago-based 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and was appointed by Trump in 2017. Her emergence has been the focus of media coverage and analysis from throughout the political spectrum. Some reports from left-rated sources concentrated on criticisms of Barrett's stances on LGBTQ issues and women's rights. Coverage from right-rated sources is more concentrated on praise of Barrett's judicial record and religious stances. Many right-rated outlets reported on a Newsweek article which connects the People of Praise, a religious group of which Barrett a member, to The Handmaid's Tale, a TV show about an anti-women dystopia. Many other reports on all sides focused on Circuit Court Judge Barbara Lagoa, who is also considered a frontrunner.