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.

Calling January 6 Domestic Terrorists ‘Hostages’; Negotiating The Civil War; Hoping the Stock Market Crashes; Attacking John McCain; Another Warped Week in Trump-MAGA World

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For people (like this writer) who are wondering how Donald ‘I Killed Roe v Wade’ is competitive in the 2024 Presidential Race given his past behavior (which has resulted in two impeachments, 91 indictments, and being found liable for sexual assault and business fraud) and statements (‘poisoning the blood,’ taking bleach to combat COVID 19, … Read more

Senators Epstein and Sundareshan Preview Democratic Goals Ahead of the 2024 State Legislative Session

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Arizona Democrats at the State Capitol have several policy goals going into the 2024 legislative session. The major ones are: While they have a supporting ear in Governor Katie Hobb’s office, the key to advancing any portion of their agenda is finding support among the Republican majority leadership in both legislative chambers. Senate Democratic Leader … Read more

UPDATED: At Valley Forge, Biden Calls the 2024 Election “Deadly Serious,” Saying “Democracy is On the Ballot.”

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With a welcoming audience near Valley Forge chanting “four more years,” President Biden delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump, saying “Democracy is on the ballot” in 2024. Telling the audience and outside viewers that he was “deadly serious” about the theme of his address, the President made numerous references to George Washington, as a … Read more

Ahead of President Biden’s Speech at Valley Forge, His Reelection Campaign Launches the Ad “Cause”

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With President Biden due to deliver a major address at Valley Forge on the anniversary of the Trump-inspired Domestic Terrorist Attack at the Nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021, his reelection campaign team has released an ad called “Cause” in the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The ad … Read more