Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has been recognized as one of TIME Magazine's "World's 100 Most Influential People" in the "Pioneers" category after his efforts to fight not one, but two of President Donald Trump's infamous Muslim bans. Although The Stranger is usually the one to gush over Hearthrob Bob, actor and activist George Takei gave our AG this glowing write-up...
Bob Ferguson clearly believes everyone deserves those guarantees, no matter their background. That is, after all, what makes us Americans. We are a country of immigrants. And it was thrilling to watch him speak out in the court of law in order to ensure a better and truer democracy.
Ferguson shares the list with the likes of actors Constance Wu and Riz Ahmed, Chance the Rapper, author Colson Whitehead, Ivanka Trump, and more.