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.

Time to Play Veepstakes for Kamala Harris

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It is that wonderful time of the political season where pundits and operatives play the Veepstakes game for Kamala Harris. Recently, they did that for Donald Trump and frankly, this writer was relieved when he picked J.D. Vance, a person who believes in a National Abortion Ban and women should stick it out in abusive … Read more

Thank You Joe Biden: A Great President and The Modern Cincinnatus

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When the history of this time period is written, it will record that President Joe Biden and the Biden/Harris Administration were a force for good that rescued the country from MAGA-Trumpism and steered the Ship of State toward a prosperous course that moved the country forward and lifting the vast majority of Americans up. With … Read more

We’re With Her; Arizona Democratic Leaders Rally To Vice President Kamala Harris

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With Arizona Democrats paying rightful tribute to President Joe Biden and his years of service and saving the country from MAGA-Authoritarinism, many have immediately rallied to support the Presidential candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris. They are not alone as evidenced by the approximately $60 million in donations to the now Harris for President site … Read more

Arizona Democratic Tribute to the Great President Joe Biden

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News of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential race has resulted in glowing tributes from many of the Arizona Democrats who have known and worked with him throughout his storied career. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs stated on social media: “President Biden is the embodiment of a public servant. Throughout his career, … Read more