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.

Katie Hobbs Promises to Defend and Expand Reproductive Rights if Elected Governor. #Roevember!

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On September 19, 2022, Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee and Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs met with Arizona Emily Rights President Laphonza Butler, Arizona Democratic Party Chairperson Raquel Teran, and other advocates for reproductive freedom. The roundtable discussion, according to a press release from the Hobbs Gubernatorial Campaign, focused on the plight of women in Arizona … Read more

Kennedy and Kuby Shine in the Arizona Corporation Commission Debate

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It was a discussion that pit the forces of laissez-faire against the momentum of renewable energy. It was an exchange that showed the voices of going backward with coal, nuclear, and fossil fuels against the sounds of moving forward with solar and energy efficiency. It was a debate where a Republican candidate made the obtuse … Read more

Adrian Fontes Releases His First General Election Ad

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The Adrian Fontes for Secretary of State Campaign released its first general election campaign ad.  In the 30-second segment, Mr. Fontes quickly points out his background as a Marine, former Maricopa County Recorder, and a Native Arizonan. He then reminds the viewers of the great patriotism and pioneering spirit (with pictures of noted Arizonans … Read more