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.

Governor Katie Hobbs Puts a Moratorium on the Death Penalty in the Grand Canyon State

by

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, with Attorney General Kris Mayes, announced, via Executive Order, a moratorium on the death penalty yesterday (January 20, 2023.) Please click here to read the Executive Order. The Governor’s announcement stemmed from a need to create greater transparency in the death penalty protocol process, specifically in the areas of lethal drug … Read more

The City of Phoenix is Preparing for the Super Bowl and Beyond

by

With less than a month to go until the Super Bowl, the City of Phoenix has been preparing for the infusion of visitors from around the world to participate in the pre-game and post-game festivities as well as watch the spectacle that will likely enhance local sales and business tax revenues. Since the New Year, … Read more

Governor Katie Hobbs Presents a Budget That Will Move Arizona Forward and Lift People Up

by

Arizona Governor Katie Hobb’s first budget (for the 2023/24 year) totaling about $17.1 billion reflects the Democratic values and commitment to long-term financial stability that was lacking in prior Ducey budgets. More tax cuts for the very wealthy? Nope. A continuation of the expanded school voucher program for the wealthy? Not happening in Governor Hobb’s … Read more