David Gordon

Living in Arizona since his family moved to Tempe from New York in 1982, David Gordon has three degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Phoenix in History, Political Science, and Secondary School Administration. A highly qualified Social Studies instructor and Certified School Principal, Mr. Gordon owned his own charter school, Grand Canyon College Preparatory Academy from 1997-2016. The school served students in grades 6-12 in the East Valley of Maricopa County. Many of the graduates of GCP earned college credit for free while still attending high school, some completing the first year of college before graduating. Among the speakers at the school's graduations were noted figures in Arizona Politics like Harry Mitchell, David Schweikert, Juan Mendes, Andrew Sherwood, and John Huppenthal. Mr. Gordon also participated in the revisions of the Arizona History and Social Studies standards. In January 2017, Mr. Gordon started the political blog Twenty-First Century Progressive Bull Moose. It has a global following and routinely comments on the political events of the day. Mr. Gordon also helps administer the Facebook page Living Blue in Arizona. He is also a science fiction writer and has just completed two series. The first one, Jigsaw: Beginnings, Warheads, and Full Circle. All are available on Amazon. The second Jigsaw Series: History's Forgotten: Parts One, Two, and Three are also out on Amazon. The seventh book, Jigsaw: Powder Keg should be released in November 2023. Mr. Gordon is very happy to be asked to join the Blog for Arizona team and hopes to spread the progressive word to make Arizona a better place for everyone.

Clara Pratte Will Bring a Forward Vision and Commitment to Transparency as a Member of the Arizona Corporation Commission

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A government organization that prioritizes fossil fuels over clean, renewable energy and energy-efficiency standards. A government organization whose members feel they do not have to be transparent to the people they serve regarding policies that raise utility rates.  A government organization whose members are openly supported by corporate lobbyists and the fringe and reactionary White … Read more

Governor Hobbs and Mayor Gallego Celebrate TSMC Expansion and Semicon Moving Permanently to Phoenix

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It has been a good couple of weeks for Phoenix economic development and potential job growth for residents who specialize in computer technology. On July 16, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced it was funding an additional $100 billion in four new semiconductor fabrication facilities, bringing its total investments to $265 billion in the Grand … Read more

“Devastating”: Arizona Democratic Reaction to the Trump Administration Plan for Colorado River Water Distribution

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Earlier today, the Trump Administration released its plan for how to deal with the flow of Colorado River Water to Upper and Lower Basin States that depend on that vital resource. Unfortunately, residents in the Lower Basin ones in Arizona, California, and Nevada, in the new plan, would reap the brunt of the water supply … Read more

Tributes Roll In for Tempe Political Lion Harry Mitchell

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Tempe Educator, a three-term Mayor, four-term State Senator, Party Chairperson, and two-term House Representative, Harry Mitchell passed away yesterday (July 29) at the age of 86. A political lion for close to 30 years, tributes for Mitchell have rolled in from Arizona’s current leaders over the last 24 hours. Governor Katie Hobbs wrote: “Harry Mitchell … Read more