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.

Gubernatorial Nominee Katie Hobbs Puts Forth Her A Prepared Arizona Plan to Transform Public Schools

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A $14,000 average pay raise for Arizona teachers to catch up to the national average for instructors. Opportunities for families to enroll their children in free full-day Pre School and Kindergarten, and affordable Child Care. Strengthening special education. Reducing the in-state costs for students attending local community colleges and state universities. Building on efforts (such … Read more

Katie Hobbs: Voters Talk About Issues, Not a Debate with Kari Lake

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The Katie Hobbs for Governor Campaign formally shot down the invitation from the Citizens Election Commission to debate Kari Lake because it would deteriorate into a chaotic spectacle. “Unfortunately, debating a conspiracy theorist like Kari Lake – whose entire campaign platform is to cause enormous chaos and make Arizona the subject of national ridicule – … Read more

Secretary of State Nominee Adrian Fontes Unveils the Republicans and Independents for Fontes Coalition

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It may be safe to say that Democrats safely occupy the political spectrum that ranges from the right of center to the liberal left while Republicans currently preside over a shrinking right-wing populated with the increasingly radicalized, extremist, Anti-Democratic, and reality-denying Trumpist fringe base. Want proof? Look no further than today’s (September 12, 2022,) announcement … Read more

In the New LD Nine, Lorena Austin and Seth Blattman Preach Unity while their Opponents cater to the Extremist Cult of Trump Fringe

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The new Arizona Legislative District (LD) Nine, which includes significant portions of Mesa, represents a solid pick-up opportunity for Democratic State House and Senate Candidates Lorena Austin, Seth Blattman, and Eva Burch. Is it because the district skews predominantly toward the Democratic Party? No. The new LD Nine is fairly evenly divided. What makes this … Read more