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.

Mike Nickerson Gives Democrats a Chance to Take the Arizona State Senate

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A funny thing happened to State Senator Vince Leach’s dream of gerrymandering a district (the new Legislative District 17) to suit his electoral needs for the next decade. He lost his August 2, 2022, primary to known fringe extremist, radical, and dangerous Trump Republican Justine Wadsack. A known science denier, devoted Trumpist, and believer in … Read more

As a Member of the Arizona State Senate, Brian Fernandez Wants to Work to Lift Families and Children Up

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Since assuming his mother Charlene’s House seat in the Arizona State Legislature in November 2021, Representative Brian Fernandez has sponsored legislation to help children, lift families up, and move the state forward. Among the measures he championed were: Expanding eligibility for children on KidsCare. Protecting and expanding the right to vote and access to ballot … Read more

Lauren Kuby Wants to Practice Good Government at the Arizona Corporation Commission and Usher in the Grand Canyon State’s Clean Energy Future

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Lauren Kuby and Sandra Kennedy are on a mission. To win seats to the Arizona Corporation Commission and team up with Commissioner Anna Tovar to form a majority that will protect consumers, fight corruption, practice good government, and chart a course for the Grand Canyon State that modernizes utilities, devises a water conservation plan, and … Read more

A Good Day for American College Students with Loan Debt

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Today, the Biden/Harris Administration announced that it was instituting a loan forgiveness program for college students that have up to $10,000 in student loan debt with no Pell Grants and $20,000 with them. Citing the tripling of college costs over the last 30 years has tripled (in Arizona, it has risen more drastically)and the fact … Read more