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.

In the Lincoln Project’s, “Conservative,” “A Vote for Joe Biden is a Vote for Our Constitution”

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Conservative Dan Barkhuff, a physician, ex-Navy Seal, and founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, appeared again in the latest Lincoln Project ad called “Conservative.” Saying that while he does not agree with Joe Biden on the issues, Barkhuff recognizes that the former Vice President and himself recognize that “we are a nation of laws and … Read more

Saying Donald Trump “has quit on you,” Joe Biden unveils a $775 Billion Child and Senior Caregiving Build Back Better Plan

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Joe Biden reinforced that he is the Presidential Candidate that, unlike Donald Trump, cares about the American People, as he unveiled the third phase of his Build Back Better Economic Renewal Plan for the country. Knowing that the country, especially with the COVID 19 Pandemic, is facing a child and senior caregiving crisis, the Nominee … Read more

“We will not let this deter us:” Maricopa County Democratic Leaders Vow to Press on after an arsonist destroyed the Democrat’s Phoenix Office

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The day after arsonists threw a firebomb into theirs and the Arizona State Democratic Party Phoenix headquarters, Maricopa County Democratic Party Chairperson Steven Slugocki and Executive Director Maritza Miranda Sanez told attendees at the Virtual Summer 2020 Convention that they would not shrink away from their goal of turning Maricopa County Blue and asked everyone … Read more

Mayor Regina Romero does not need Donald Trump’s help in Tucson

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Twice this week Tucson Mayor Regina Romero expressed opposition to the thought of Donald Trump sending federal forces, like the unidentified “paramilitary units” that have caused issues in Portland, Oregon over the last week. The first time Mayor Romero conveyed her thoughts was in response to a question from Democrats of Greater Tucson President (and … Read more