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.

Enthusiasm for Harris/Walz Campaign Juggernaut Goes Full Steam Ahead

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Enthusiasm for the Harris/Walz Campaign Juggernaut has not let up since last week’s ratings bonzana Democratic Convention. In terms of money, the campaign raised 82 million dollars during the convention, bringing the Harris for President Campaign $540 million since she declared her candidacy on July 21, 2024, following the patriotic withdrawal of President Joe Biden. … Read more

Romero and Gallego

Mayors Gallego and Romero Promote Sustainable Advances in Busing and Housing

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Before leaving for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, both Phoenix and Tucson Mayors Kate Gallego and Regina Romero highlighted more infrastructure and housing advances designed to promote greater sustainability in the two metro areas. In Phoenix, Mayor Gallego helped unveil the first in its new fleet of hybrid-engine public buses. To promote a zero-emissions … Read more

The Lincoln Project Releases Its First Post-Democratic Convention Ads

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Over the last 48 hours, the Lincoln Project has released four Post-Democratic Convention Ads. Probably the most well-done of the four is “Record.” In Record, the Project compares the records of the Biden/Harris Administration and Mr. Trump over the last four years. With the Biden/Harris Administration and the Democrats, the Project highlights: With Trump: The … Read more

The Harris/Walz Campaign Launches Its First Post Convention Ad Focusing on the Future and the Opportunity Economy

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The Harris for President Campaign has wasted no time going on the airwaves with its first Post-Convention Ad called “Opportunity.” An ad starring the Vice President and 2024 Democratic Presidential Nominee, the theme of the piece is an opportunistic one, focusing on the Harris/Walz team’s commitment to forge an opportunity economy to lift people up, … Read more