WHERE LOGIC
MEETS LIFE
My work as a writer and editor are fueled by my passion for investigating and exposing the truth on some of the most pressing issues today. I consider my style of writing to be straightforward yet nuanced, compassionate, and creative, and I always try to bridge my love for quality writing with the world of digital media. Check out my articles and bio, and get in touch directly if you have any questions.
Mary Rose Somarriba is a writer, editor, and speaker with over a decade of experience in publishing and facilitating timely cultural discussions.
PUBLISHED WRITING
March 29, 2019
From abortion workers to women who choose abortion, 'Unplanned' shows empathy for the many sides of a complex issue. READ MORE.
February 12, 2019
For women’s media to succeed in today’s challenging market, women’s magazines must provide content that is relevant and relatable to today’s women. READ MORE.
Fall 2018
Attendees of the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit were just sitting down to dinner when news came that the FBI had seized Backpage.com. READ MORE.
November 15, 2018
Notre Dame students stand up to decrease the sexual-assault carbon footprint. READ MORE.
WHY WE NEED NOT FEAR THE FAIRY TALE
October 31, 2018
These stories were written not to trick children into dangerous situations, but to teach lessons of caution. READ MORE.
IF PRO-CHOICERS FAIL TO HEED ‘GOSNELL,’ HIS ATROCITIES WILL BE REPEATED
October 24, 2018
Pro-choice activists ignore 'Gosnell' and legitimate ethical concerns about abortion, bringing into question their dedication to women’s health. READ MORE.
HEALING IN THE OPIOID CRISIS
September 1, 2018
It’s one thing to know to stay away from these drugs, but what else can we do to help combat the problem in our communities? Here are some ways. READ MORE.
WE FACT-CHECKED COSMO'S '15 FACTS' ARTICLE ON FERTILITY AWARENESS METHODS
March 7, 2018
THE U.K.’S NEW PORN BAN IS A STEP FORWARD
March 1, 2018
With the consequences of free online porn as they are today, we’ve reached a point where we need to stop turning a blind eye to how easily kids can access this content. READ MORE.
February 26, 2018
The impact of Internet porn on impressionable children is currently hard to measure, but from the indicators we do have, there is a reason for concern. READ MORE.
AMERICANS NEED TO COME UP WITH OUR OWN FORM OF HYGGE
March 2, 2017
Why the pursuit of happiness eludes many Americans. READ MORE.
February 5, 2018
How much of our sexualized media is influenced by porn addicts behind the scenes? The Hadid sisters’ recent line-crossing photo shoot is telling. READ MORE.
January 18, 2018
The Babe story paints an ugly picture of what sexual encounters have become for many participants of the hookup culture. It would appear that what we have today is more than just a consent problem. READ MORE
December 19, 2017
JJ Hanson’s legacy is a witness of courage and strength in the face of terminal illness and the false compassion of assisted suicide. READ MORE.
January 14, 2018
The latest Harvey Weinstein allegation reminds us that, around the world and here in the United States, sex trafficking is closer than it appears.
November 15, 2017
Pornography rewires its viewers’ brains, distorting the way they interpret the behavior of those around them and making them believe that unacceptable behavior will be welcomed. READ MORE
December 6, 2017
Heightened public opinion on sexual assault may be helping high-profile advocates speak out about an imprisoned woman who killed her sex trafficker. READ MORE
Plato
"Writing is the geometry of the soul."