Margaret Mead famously observed that “a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” Yet when we consider the rights that protect our ability to advocate for change, we talk very little about groups. That’s a mistake.

Our right to associate with others is just as important as our right to free speech. Groups help us solve the biggest problems in our society. When groups are restricted by government, the results can be just as damaging as when an individual’s right to free speech is trampled upon.