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.

Moving Forward: Unity and Encouraging Talent is Key to Victory for LD 18

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Planning for the next major elections in 2020 cannot wait until 2020. It actually started for most Legislative District (LD), County, State, and National Party Apparatuses in December 2018 and January 2019. At the LD level, organizational officers are either reelected or elected. Precinct Committeemen and Captains are asked to stay on while others are … Read more

Has Democratic Phoenix Mayoral Candidate Daniel Valenzuela gone to the Republican Side?

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  There is a scene in the movie “Legends of the Fall” (yeah the one with Brad Pitt) where the eldest son, Alfred Ludlow (portrayed by Aidan Quinn) comes to his father William’s (played by Anthony Hopkins) ranch with several local officials to ask for his blessing in his run for Congress in Montana. The … Read more

How Dare the KKK endorsed candidate accuse the Democrats of being the Anti Israel and Jewish Party

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How stupid does the Popular Vote Loser and KKK endorsed candidate think the American People are? On the White House Lawn this morning (March 8), the President called the House Resolution condemning hate in all forms “disgraceful.” He then went on to accuse the Democrats of becoming Anti Israel and Anti Jewish Party. This is coming from … Read more

Filibuster Reform and Court Expansion may be necessary in 2021

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While not being presumptuous of a Democratic victory across the board in 2020, Progressive and Centrist Democrats need to ask themselves the question “If we win, where are the votes to enact our progressive programs?” The History of the last 25 years provides some lessons Progressive and Centrist Democrats need to pay heed to if … Read more

Loaded Firearms allowed in vehicles at Public Schools! What can go wrong?

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Did Arizona Legislators who voted to allow loaded weapons to be stored in vehicles on public school property ever see the signs on these campuses that say weapon or gun (along with drug) free zone? Have they learned anything after decades of school shootings across the country? This is not about preserving second amendment rights or … Read more