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.

Arizona Women for Harris React to the Harris-Oprah Virtual Rally

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Joy, optimism, awe, and sadness were the emotions expressed by the guests who filled the living room and outdoor pool area of Marlene Galan Wood’s house in Phoenix this evening as members of the Arizona Women for Harris Coalition watched the Harris-Oprah Virtual Unite for America Rally. Just before the event occurred, Ms. Woods reminded … Read more

Volk and McLean Release New Ads Touting What They Are Fighting For in LD 17

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Who wins this November in Arizona Legislative District (LD) 17 could well determine which political party controls one or both houses of the State Legislature. Democrats Kevin Volk and John McLean are running to potentially capture these politically game changing seats. To accomplish that end, both candidates released new 30 second ads today. In the … Read more

Wonder Woman is Not Voting for Her Sister

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Wonder Woman is not voting for her sister. Not Deborah Winger from the 1970’s Television series. This one. Pamela Carter, the sister of Lynda Carter, the famed actress who played Wonder Woman in the 1970s, is running for one of the Arizona House Seats in Legislative District Four. A MAGA Republican who, according to reporting … Read more