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.

2020 is Shaping Up to be the Battle for what America Stands For.

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It is becoming increasingly clear that the 2020 elections is not just about: Health Care. Climate Change. Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. The Rich not paying their fair share in taxes The United States place in the World. It is also about battling for what America stands for and the collective soul of all its residents. … Read more

Help is on the Way for Arizona’s Children in Public Schools.

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Action has been needed in our public schools for years to: Reduce the counselor to student ratio which was last reported at 905 to 1. Help children as they transition from childhood to adulthood as they plan for college, careers, and life. Halt and turn back the increase in student suicides. Prevent more school shootings … Read more

Casey Clowes wants to help make Tempe The Jewel of the East Valley.

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Casey Clowes recognizes that local actions stemming from local government officials and local statutes have more impact on residents’ daily lives than state and federal ones. She also realizes that serving on the City Council is one of the best ways to help move Tempe and its residents forward. In recent years, many public policy … Read more

Run Joe Run; More good news for Democrats in 2020.

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Yesterday, 87-year-old former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced that he would run to reclaim the office he lost to current Sheriff Paul Penzone in November 2016. In response to this news, Penzone and other Democrats should be chanting: “Run Joe, Run.” The convicted, and pardoned by his soulmate the 2016 Popular Vote Loser, former … Read more