Nantucket activist offers laxative-laced brownies to school board members in protest

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A Nantucket activist named Meghan Perry brought laxative-laced brownies to a school committee meeting as a form of protest, according to reports. Perry distributed the brownies to board members without their knowledge of the contents, an action that raises questions about her methods and the school's response. The incident highlights the tension between activist frustration and acceptable forms of civic engagement. School officials have not yet detailed whether anyone consumed the brownies or what consequences Perry may face for the stunt.