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.

Secretary of State-Elect Adrian Fontes discusses the 2022 Election and Plans for 2023

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Adrian Fontes soundly defeated Trump Republican, January 6 participant and perennial election denier Mark Finchem in the November 8 elections to become Arizona’s next Secretary of State. That means Democracy in Arizona, with the election of Mr. Fontes, Katie Hobbs, and in all probability, Kris Mayes is likely safe…for now. With the task of governing … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving from Governor-Elect Hobbs and Mayor Gallego

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The next Governor for Arizona along with the Mayors for two of Arizona’s leading cities wished Grand Canyon state residents a Happy Thanksgiving. Governor-Elect Hobbs sent an email to supporters that said: “With Thanksgiving coming up on Thursday, I’ve been doing some reflecting. This year, I have so much to be thankful for: My family, … Read more

Governor-Elect Hobb’s Chief of Staff and Transition Co-Chairs Hold Morning Presser

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The newly appointed chief of staff for Arizona Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs, Allie Bones, and Transition Co-Chairs Monica Villalobos and Mike Haener held a Pre-Thanksgiving Presser with journalists on November 23, 2022, to discuss a range of topics from the inauguration, the budget process, and the continuing election denialism of Trump Republicans. The Governor-Elect had announced … Read more

Current and Future Arizona Democratic Legislative Leaders Call on Doug Ducey to Call a Special Session to Deal with the AEL

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Now that the elections are over, it is time for soon-to-be former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to call a special session of the soon-to-be former Arizona Legislative body and protect funding for public schools by suspending or permanently repealing the Aggregate Expenditure Limit (AEL.) That is the message of the current and future leaders of … Read more