Pema Levy

Pema Levy is a political journalist and national reporter at Mother Jones, known for coverage of key issues in American politics. Levy's reporting covers elections, Congress, the Supreme Court, voting rights, and the operations of the federal government, contributing to the field of Washington political journalism.

Before joining Mother Jones, Levy worked as the Washington correspondent for Newsweek, reporting on Congress, elections, and court cases across the political spectrum. Levy has also contributed to International Business Times, Talking Points Memo, and The American Prospect, gaining experience in government operations and policy.

At Mother Jones, Levy has reported on the Supreme Court's influence on American democracy, including cases related to the Voting Rights Act and congressional redistricting. Levy has covered federal agency restructuring, immigration enforcement, and legislative debates such as Medicaid policy. Collaborative reporting with colleagues, including Ari Berman, has addressed voting rights and gerrymandering, establishing Levy as a journalist on democratic representation. Levy has also appeared on the Mother Jones podcast, providing analysis of political developments, including impeachment proceedings and congressional dynamics.

Levy is a graduate of Georgetown University and is based in Washington, D.C. Levy's reporting translates complex legal and political topics into accessible narratives, serving readers interested in American democracy, government, and law.