
Ellen DeGeneres is in the middle of an all out war between GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) and a “family values” group called OneMillionMoms.com.
It all started when the talk show host announced a new partnership with J.C. Penney on January 25.
OneMillionMoms.com wants their followers to sign a petition to replace Ellen as the spokesperson stating, “Degeneres is not a true representation of the type of families that shop at their store. The majority of J.C. Penney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there.”
In a statement to RumorFix, GLAAD’s Sr. Director of Programs and Communications Herndon Graddick calls the the extension of American Family Association “a hate group“ and says, “Selecting an out performer who has inspired and entertained millions, is not only a smart business practice, but a reflection of how LGBT Americans today are an integral and valued part of the fabric of our culture.”
When Penney’s president Michael Francis announced the partnership, he said, “Importantly, we share the same fundamental values as Ellen.”
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