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.

Do not let the Border Centers become the next Abu Ghraib

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The situation at our Southern border is horrific. Innocent people who want to escape hardship and cruelty in their home countries and achieve the American Dream, and even those who have crossed into our country illegally, are being denied adequate and timely due process and subjected to harsh treatment that most thought was confined to … Read more

The Case of Jean Norris-Wilhelm: Why Americans need High Quality and Affordable Universal Health and Long Term Care

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Jean Norris-Wilhelm has led a happy life. She has been a successful Math teacher with over twenty years of experience. She is a mother and has a good marriage with her wife Kathy. Together, they like to garden, hike, camp, entertain friends, and get involved in civic affairs. Unfortunately, Jean, who is now 58, was … Read more

While this country celebrates its Independence, Arizona’s Republican House Members vote NOT to secure our national elections.

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It has been quite a reactionary couple of weeks for the four members of Arizona’s Republican House Delegation. In unison, Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, Debbie Lesko, and David Schweikert all thought the best way to protect our federal election system was to vote against measures designed to secure them. Hopefully, their constituents will have an … Read more

Call to Action: Defeat Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell in 2020 and Prosecute them in 2021.

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One of the questions asked of the Democratic Presidential Candidates last Wednesday and Thursday was how they would deal with Grim Reaper/Enemy of the People Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell if the Republicans retained control of the Senate in 2021. No one, except Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, gave a forceful answer to that question. McConnell … Read more