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.

Republicans Now Claim to be the Party of the Working Class; Time to Put Their Policies Where Their Mouths Are

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In the recent election, many working class voters shifted their votes to the Trump/Vance ticket with the belief that their positions were more aligned with theirs. It is now time for Trump/Vance to present their agenda for working class voters that will help lift them up. Will it include: During the campaign, the Trump/Vance ticket, … Read more

What the Hell? Americans Return a Twice Impeached-Convicted Felon to the White House Over the Price of Bread

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Hi Everyone. I do not know exactly what to say about last night’s elections results. I am astounded that millions of people, acting like modern Judases, potentially sold out the nation’s Democracy over the price of bread, including millions who the now President-Elect’s and his surrogates called “trash” and “garbage.” Joe Biden and Kamala Harris … Read more

Jubilant and Festive Mood at the Final Harris/Walz Get Out the Vote Rally in Phoenix: “Let’s Win This”

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With several All-Star members of Arizona’s Democratic team along with Republican Mayor John Giles and the famed band La Original Banda El Limón, the Harris/Walz Arizona Campaign capped off the 2024 campaign season with a rousing and festive final Get Out the Vote Rally at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix that captivated the jubilant audience. … Read more

You Do Not Want Wendy Rogers, Mark Finchem, and Vince Leach Shaping Policy in the Arizona Legislature: Vote Blue on Tuesday

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Tuesday is a vital election for this country and Arizona. And not just at the Presidential, Senatorial, and Congressional Levels. Other down-ballot races are just as vital to the future of Arizona and the nation. Specifically, which party can shape policy at the 50 state legislatures nationwide? Think about what the Arizona Republican-controlled Legislature did … Read more