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.

On the Anniversary of MAGA Republicans Passage of the Big Billionaires First Act, Representative Yassamin Ansari Chairs Meeting on Health Care Affordability

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This is what health care looks like for Trump voters who propelled him back into the White House in 2024. These health care assistance cuts were only made possible by Mr. Trump’s signing of the MAGA Republican Big Billionaires First Act, a vile piece of legislation that robbed from the poor by way of reducing … Read more

LD 20 State Representative Alma Hernandez Would Like to Graduate to the State Senate in 2026

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Barrio Santa Rosa Resident and a four-term State House Representative who has delivered results for her constituents, Alma Hernandez would like to become Arizona Legislative District 20’s next State Senator.  If elected, she vows to bring her legislative experience and public policy knowledge to work for: Representative Hernandez graciously met with Blog for Arizona to … Read more

On Trump’s Divisive Mount Rushmore Address, Bill Clinton asks “What Kind of Patriotism Are We Getting”

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A day after Donald Trump’s mainly divisive, power-grabbing, and McCarthyite-toned Mount Rushmore Address to honor the 250th Anniversary of the United States ‘independence, former President Bill Clinton went on social media and recorded the below response, asking, “What kind of patriotism are we getting” from the 47th occupant of the Oval Office. A must-watch and … Read more

Senator Mark Kelly Trashes “Helping the Rich First” Republicans on the First Anniversary of Their Passing The Big Billionaires First Act

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It has been one year since Donald Trump and the Republicans passed their Big Billionaires First Act, which took money from vital services like food and health assistance and redistributed it to give unneeded tax cuts to the rich. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly issued a press release to condemn this measure and call attention to … Read more

Dystopia Vs Hope: On this July 4, Watch Donald Trump Preach Division While Democratic Executives Summon Patriotism, Service, and American Exceptionalism

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Over the last 24 hours, the American People have seen two visions for America by its two major political parties this Independence Day Weekend. The first, by the current occupant of the White House, Donald Trump, delivered last night on the national hallowed grounds of Mount Rushmore, called for American dystopia and segregation, Republican electoral … Read more