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.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is Sworn In

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A new era has arrived in Arizona. Governor Katie Hobbs has officially assumed office as the Grand Canyon State’s next Chief Executive. Adrian Fontes is now the Secretary of State and Kris Mayes is now the Attorney General. Please click here to see the new Governor’s website. Following the swearing-in, Governor Hobbs released the below … Read more

It is Official: Kris Mayes is the Attorney General-Elect of Arizona

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The recount is over and Kris Mayes is the Attorney General-Elect of Arizona. The incoming Attorney General wasted no time acknowledging the victory, declared by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Thomason following the recount results, posting on social media: She also held a Thursday afternoon presser where she said: “I want to say that … Read more

Dana Allmond Headlines Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs Public Safety Cabinet Picks

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Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs and her transition team announced the selections for her cabinet that will head many of Arizona’s public safety agencies. According to a December 29, 2022 evening press release, these appointees are: “Lt. Colonel Dana Allmond – Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) Retired Army Lt. Colonel Dana Allmond – a mother, wife, veteran, … Read more

Introducing the Arizona House Democratic Freshmen: Part One

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Just over half of the Arizona State House Democratic Caucus are freshmen; many of whom are new to the State Capitol. To introduce the new members to the public before the legislative session starts in January, the House Democratic staff has started preparing a series of introductory videos of each of the freshmen members. Below … Read more