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.

Mayor Regina Romero Discusses Her First Months as Mayor of Tucson

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Mayor Regina Romero has had a lot on her governing plate since becoming the current leader of Tucson in December 2019. Like most Arizona’s Mayors, she has taken a leading role in combatting the pandemic and maintaining public discourse and order in the aftermath of the police murder of George Floyd. She has also worked … Read more

Joe Biden condemns Trump’s Executive Order Farce

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Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump’s four Executive Orders yesterday in a statement issued by the campaign. Saying Trump has been “unable to deliver for the American people in a time of crisis” and instead “offered a series of half-baked measures” and “cynical ploys designed to deflect responsibility,” … Read more

Michael Muscato will represent the people of CD Eight while Debbie Lesko works for Trump

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Businessman Michael Muscato emerged victorious from a three-person primary in Arizona House Congressional District (CD) Eighton August 4, 2020. Now, he will face incumbent and Trump devotee Debbie Lesko on the November 3, 2020, general election. Ms. Lesko, a member of the reactionary anti-government Freedom Caucus, has been an enthusiastic supporter for fringe conservative and … Read more