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.

CD3 US House Candidate Yassamin Ansari Plan to Protect Reproductive Rights and Women’s Health Care

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On April 16, 2024, House Congressional District Three Candidate and former Phoenix Councilperson and Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari released a plan on how she would champion Reproductive Rights and Women’s Health Care if elected to the House of Representatives. Ms. Ansari has been a passionate advocate for women’s reproductive freedom, especially since the Arizona Supreme … Read more

Conor O’Callaghan Campaign Releases New Ad Defending Women’s Reproductive Freedom and Health Care

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Scottsdale Resident Shea Najafi is the star of a new Conor O’Callaghan Campaign Ad, called “Protect Women,” that highlights the House Candidates commitment to women’s reproductive freedom and health care. Please click below to watch. Conor O’Callaghan is one of the Democratic House Congressional Candidates vying to win the CD One primary and face endangered … Read more

Democratic Legislators Vent Frustration with MAGA Blocking Repeal of AZ Abortion Ban

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While the Arizona Senate took the first step this afternoon toward repealing the Civil War Era Abortion Ban, several Democratic Legislators voiced their dismay with MAGA House Republicans for blocking the motion to move forward with the same measure in the lower chamber. Arizona Legislative District (LD) 18 State Senator Priya Sundareshan, who offered a … Read more