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.

Laura Conover wants to lead a County Attorney office that has not Changed during the entirety of her Lifetime

August 27, 2020April 6, 2020 by David Gordon

The Barbara LaWall Era is coming to a close at the Pima County Attorney’s Office. First elected to the Pima County Attorney office in 1996, Ms. Lawall served twenty years in the office as a Deputy before becoming its leader. She has decided to retire after her term runs out in 2020. Three Democrats, Laura … Read more

Adelita Grijalva wants to continue and build on the legacy of Richard Eliás

August 27, 2020April 5, 2020 by David Gordon

Tucson and Pima County Residents were saddened to learn that Pima County Supervisor Chairperson Richard Eliás passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A beloved progressive activist in the community, Supervisor Eliás leaves large shoes for one of his five potential successors to fulfill. One person looking to succeed Supervisor Eliás and continue and build … Read more

Democracy faces its Greatest Test here and around the World During the Coronavirus

August 27, 2020April 4, 2020 by David Gordon

History has shown that leaders, both enlightened and despotic, have used crises and emergencies to advance their agendas. The Great Depression in the 1930s gave rise to both the New Deal philosophy of Franklin Roosevelt and the Nazism of Adolph Hitler. The Great Recession in 2008 gave rise to Barack Obama and the fringe Tea … Read more

Leaders Across the Country are Failing Mother Nature’s IQ Test

August 27, 2020April 3, 2020 by David Gordon

When asked why she did not cancel the Mardi Gras this year, the New Orleans Mayor, LaToya Cantrell, said the Federal Government did not advise her to cancel the event. Is she kidding? She could see the Coronavirus sprouting up across the country in Washington State and California. She should have known by then how … Read more

(UPDATED 2:55 p.m. 4/3/20) When the Mayors Write, the Governor Acts

August 27, 2020April 2, 2020 by David Gordon

Twice over the last ten days, Arizona Mayors have sent letters to Governor Doug Ducey with regards to needed steps to address the community needs during the Coronavirus. The first letter, dated March 24, 2020, dealt with guidance on what qualifies on nonessential services and the issuance of a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions. Governor … Read more