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.

The Lincoln Project Contends Trump is “Making America More Dangerous”

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Contending that Donald Trump “is making America more dangerous,” the Lincoln Project, in its new ad “Radicalize,” accuses the Chief Executive Demagogue of creating right-wing extremists and domestic terrorists. The narrator uses the example of Trump Incendiary rants at rallies and the invitation of the Missouri married couple, who “threatened peaceful demonstrators” with firearms while … Read more

(UPDATED)As a New Commissioner, Shea Stanfield wants to Return the Arizona Corporation Commission Back to the People

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The Arizona Corporation Commission serves the people, not corporate interests. As designed in Article 15 of the Arizona State Constitution in the Progressive Era, the intent of the Commission was to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Arizonians.  They oversee all business in the State, foreign and domestic, regulate all non-municipal utilities and rates, … Read more

Inconceivable? The cast for the “Princess Bride” is reuniting to raise funds for Wisconsin Democrats and Ted Cruz is Whining

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According to reporting from CNN, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, the conservative hypocrite who makes nice with Donald Trump despite the Liar in Chief insulting his wife’s appearance and accusing his father of taking part in the JFK Assassination, is whining that the cast members of one of his favorite movies, “The Princess Bride” are reuniting … Read more

The Lincoln Project, American Bridge, and Biden/Harris Campaign Condemn Trump’s Anti Veteran Comments

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The Lincoln Project, American Bridge, and Biden/Harris Campaigns have released scathing ads condemning Donald Trump’s reported and mostly confirmed remarks mocking the nation’s veterans and belittling them for serving (and sometimes sacrificing themselves) their country. The first two ads are from the Lincoln Project. Titled “POW” and “UnAmerican,” the narrator rightly berates the President of … Read more

Unite the Country Honors American Workers this Labor Day with Two New Ads as Biden speaks with Union Leaders

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Unite the Country has released two new ads celebrating the contributions of America’s Workers in making this country great and showing that Joe Biden will be Labor’s Champion as President of the United States. The first ad, “American Workers are the Fabric of Our Country,” offers that: “They (the American Worker) make America work and … Read more