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.
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Senator Kelly and Mayor Budge Call out Trump’s Hypocrisy on Border Security

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It is astonishing that failed former President Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans are perceived, in some political circles, as strong on border security. It was this movement that killed Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the Bush/Cheney Administration. This movement killed Comprehensive Immigration Reform, after bipartisan Senate approval, in the Obama/Biden Administration. When their leader was … Read more

Women Speakers at the DNC Excel and Shine With Their Rebukes of Trump and the Repressive Project 2025 Future He Would Bring

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The first two nights of the Democratic National Convention, well recounted by Blog for Arizona Leaders Michael Bryan and Larry Bodine, has stood out for several reasons. One of them is the high quality, stellar addresses and historic one-liners of the great majority of Democratic and, yes, Republican Women leaders and activists during the first … Read more

Yassamin Ansari Prevails in CD Three Recount; Will Likely Become First Iranian American to Serve in the House

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The recount has been concluded and former Phoenix Vice Mayor and Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari has prevailed in the Arizona Congressional House District Three Primary with a 39 vote margin over former State Legislator and Arizona Democratic Party Chairperson Raquel Teran. In the very likely event, that she wins in the general election this November, she … Read more

The ADLCC is Bullish for Arizona Battleground LD Candidates

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Editor: Mike Bryan here… as you read David’s excellent post, please consider a sustaining monthly gift for the ADLCC’s critical work in Arizona. Your sustaining donation for the next 3 months until the election is critical to Democratic success, not just in flipping the Arizona legislature, but in delivering Arizona for Harris/Walz and our US … Read more

Hobbs, Woods, Gallego, and Romero Tout Achievements in Creating Affordable Housing for Arizonans

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Over the last week, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero all touted efforts to promote affordable housing for Arizonans across the Grand Canyon State. Governor Hobbs, along with Mayor Woods and a bipartisan group of legislators and housing activists, held a signing ceremony at … Read more